Graduate Development Engineer

targetjobs UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of nanopore-based sensing technology is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Development Engineer. This role involves designing and developing mechanical systems for innovative applications in DNA and RNA analysis. The successful candidate will work alongside senior engineers, contributing to exciting projects that impact real-time analysis in various biological fields.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Familiar with Mechanical CAD systems.
• Some work experience in fluidics, biotech, or medical devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Support troubleshooting of new products and pilot batches.
• Perform hands-on tasks in a laboratory environment.

Skills

Design for manufacture

Design of mechanisms

Design methodologies used in fluidics control

Design of moulded parts

Mechanical CAD systems

Education

Relevant Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

ProE

Catia

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Graduate Mechanical Development Engineer to join our Engineering team to design and develop mechanical systems and assemblies used in manufacturing.

The Details...

The successful candidate will design and develop mechanical systems and assemblies for a single molecule detection platform and related equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to designing a new generation of Nanopore-based electronic systems for analyzing single molecules, including DNA, RNA, and proteins.

Responsibilities, Working Alongside Senior Engineers To Include

1. Design and development of mechanical systems, including layout and detailed design evaluation.
2. Development of functional areas, including sourcing prototypes for feasibility tests, validation, debugging, and rapid development.
3. Supporting and troubleshooting the introduction of new products and pilot batches into manufacturing.
4. Designing and building manufacturing and automated solutions to support the main product.
5. Performing hands-on tasks such as operating prototype machinery and testing within a laboratory environment.

What We're Looking For...

Skills

Recent graduate with a relevant Mechanical Engineering degree. Familiar with Mechanical CAD systems (SolidWorks, ProE, or Catia), and ideally possess skills and knowledge of some or all of the following:

• Design for manufacture
• Design of mechanisms
• Design methodologies used in fluidics control
• Design of moulded parts
• Some work experience in a related field, such as fluidics, biotech, or medical devices.

This role suits someone who enjoys taking an innovative yet logical approach and can work independently while being a team player.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates will be assessed solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

About Us

Oxford Nanopore’s goal is to benefit society by enabling analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for real-time, high-performance, accessible, and scalable analysis of DNA and RNA. Our technology is used in over 100 countries to understand biology and diseases in humans, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and environments.

Founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, Oxford Nanopore employs over 1000 people worldwide.