Associate Mechanical Engineer

STEMCELL Technologies; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies in Cambridge, UK is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Instrumentation UK engineering team. You will apply foundational mechanical engineering principles to support R&D, design, testing, and continuous improvement of our cell-sorting instruments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including Manufacturing and Quality.

Our role spans concept development to test rigs, with mentoring from senior engineers and opportunities to contribute to product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with up to 2 years of experience.
• Hands-on engineering experience in a technical setting.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and solid engineering fundamentals.
• Strong self-starting, collaborative mindset with willingness to take direction and mentorship.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills with ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or C++ is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design & CAD: Use 3D CAD (SolidWorks) to design components, create drawings, and run basic analyses.
• Prototyping & Testing: Build and evaluate prototypes, tooling, and test rigs for R&D and design verification.
• Production & Sustaining Support: Assist manufacturing with assembly troubleshooting and design improvements.
• Problem Solving & Investigations: Conduct root-cause analyses with senior engineers to resolve issues.
• Technical Documentation: Produce test protocols, work instructions, and QMS-compliant reports.
• Future Product Development: Contribute to next-generation cell-sorting instrumentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-starter mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a global leader in life sciences research support, STEMCELL Technologies is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Instrumentation UK engineering team. In this role, you will apply fundamental mechanical engineering principles to support the R&D, design, testing, and continuous improvement of our innovative cell-sorting instruments, working closely with a multidisciplinary R&D team as well as Manufacturing and Quality.

Job Description Summary

As a global leader in life sciences research support, STEMCELL Technologies is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Instrumentation UK engineering team. In this role, you will apply fundamental mechanical engineering principles to support the R&D, design, testing, and continuous improvement of our innovative cell-sorting instruments, working closely with a multidisciplinary R&D team as well as Manufacturing and Quality.

Our cell-sorting instruments are highly complex, combining precision mechanics, optics, electronics, and microfluidics. As an Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of a diverse range of engineering projects across the product lifecycle. Your work will be highly varied, spanning from conceptualizing solutions for new product developments to building specialized test rigs, supporting compliance activities, and driving continuous improvements on our current instruments. Throughout your work, you will be closely supported and mentored by our experienced engineering team.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design & CAD: Utilize 3D CAD (SolidWorks) to develop and refine mechanical components, generate detailed engineering drawings, and conduct fundamental engineering analyses to support design decisions.
• Prototyping & Testing: Design, build, and evaluate prototypes, specialized tooling, and test rigs to validate new ideas and support ongoing R&D and design verification activities.
• Production & Sustaining Support: Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot assembly processes, support hands-on product builds, evaluate supplier technologies, and implement practical design improvements.
• Problem Solving & Investigations: Assist in systematic root-cause investigations, working alongside senior engineers to evaluate technical issues and develop robust solutions.
• Technical Documentation: Contribute to the creation of essential engineering and quality documentation, including test protocols, manufacturing work instructions, and compliance reports within a controlled Quality Management System (QMS).
• Future Product Development: Contribute ideas, technical data, and design support to the development and review of our next generation of cell-sorting instrumentation.

Knowledge And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Practical hands-on engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks) and a solid grasp of fundamental engineering principles.
• A highly motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative mindset; you are a self-starter who takes initiative but is equally receptive to direction and mentorship.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to design defined tests, accurately analyze data, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Familiarity with basic programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or C++) is desirable

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

£33,600.00 - £45,400.00

STEMCELL determines an individual's pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package that may include health benefits, retirement savings, and more (depending on region).