Transforming the World of Energy Every Day

The Company:

With nearly five decades of specialization in distribution transformers, our expertise is unparalleled, blending decades of experience with cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing knowledge. Renowned as industry leaders, our technical prowess is proven, positioning us firmly as global market leaders.

At Kyte Powertech, we’re at the forefront of providing distribution transformers and tailored solutions to industries and utilities, with a growing focus on the renewable energy sector. Our products power businesses, homes, hospitals, and industries, delivering essential energy every single day.

We’re committed to driving sustainability, evidenced by our impressive 78% reduction in carbon footprint and our ongoing journey towards carbon neutrality.

As a cornerstone employer in our region, we take immense pride in our heritage and the numerous international accreditations we’ve earned. Our trajectory is one of ambition and growth.

Central to our ethos are the values of integrity, trust, and respect, which underpin every interaction—be it with customers, suppliers, or our dedicated employees. We foster a supportive yet challenging work environment, nurturing both professional and personal growth for our team members.

The Background

Kyte Powertech is an ambitious, growing business, cultivated deep client trust. Kyte continuously increases its customised products and develops and invests in new technology.

We believe in having absolute customer focus. By fostering a clear knowledge and understanding of our client’s needs among our workforce, we ensure a premium product, attention to detail and a unique personal service.

We treat our customers with empathy, listening to their requirements and anticipating their concerns. This defines us as open client partners resulting in trusted long-term relationships.

The Role & Purpose:

We believe in having absolute customer focus. By fostering a clear knowledge and understanding of our client’s needs among our workforce, we ensure a premium product, attention to detail and a unique personal service. This defines us as open client partners resulting in trusted long-term relationships. We now have a position for a Mechanical Design Engineer to help drive our business forward, to deliver customer and company expectations to the highest standards in a controlled and professional manner.

The role of Mechanical Engineer is to design distribution transformers in line with customer specification. The successful candidate will be a key player in expanding our range and increasing our capabilities. Both electrical and mechanical design is carried out on-site. This is an excellent opportunity that will report directly to the Head of Design but will require the successful candidate to work closely with departments across the business.

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparation of specs, drawings and technical details for customers.
• Direction and co-ordination of prototypes manufacture.
• Liaison with R&D to improve efficiencies
• Optimising design to the customer specification.
• Preparation of instructions and drawings for use on the factory floor.
• Preparation, control and updating technical specifications
• Working with production to ensure design specifications are achieved

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 
• Working with design packages, CREO, etc 
• Preferable experience in a manufacturing environment/manufacturing best practice 
• Experience with internal standards and quality conformance metrics
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Requirement to both work on-site and to travel for business.
• Previous SAP experience preferable.
• Full clean driving license preferable.

The Person:

• Analytical and detail orientated
• Competent written, verbal and interpersonal communication
• Strong work ethic and self-starter 
• Good Time Management and Decision Making Skills
• Organised 
• Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team
• Person who takes pride in their work and pride in their workplace.

This is an on-site role in our premises at Kyte Powertech Ireland Limited, Dublin Road Cavan, H12 KV20.

‘We are currently accepting/prioritizing applications from candidates who currently reside and are legally eligible to work within the country.’