Hardware Mechanical Engineer

Danaher Corporation; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher Corporation is seeking a Hardware Mechanical Engineer to drive detailed design and development of mechanical components in a Stevenage on-site role. You will create CAD models, generate drawings, and work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.

This role offers growth toward subsystem ownership within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, reporting to the Hardware Engineering Senior Manager and collaborating across a global life sciences

Qualifications

• BA, BSc, MA or MSc in mechanical or design discipline.
• >3 years experience delivering mechanical solutions.
• Understanding of materials, tolerancing and analysis.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing or product development experience.
• Strong problem solving and translating requirements into practical designs.

Responsibilities

• Own the detailed design and development of mechanical components and assemblies
• Create and maintain high-quality CAD models and engineering drawings
• Identify design risks early and propose practical, evidence-based solutions

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BSc in Mechanical

Tools

CAD software

Engineering drawings

Job description

The Hardware Mechanical Engineer is responsible for contributing across the full product lifecycle - from early concept through to detailed design, verification, and transfer into production. You will work closely with senior engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to bring high-quality, robust mechanical solutions to life.

This is an opportunity to grow into a subsystem ownership role, developing both your technical depth and your influence within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

This position reports to the Hardware Engineering Senior Manager and is part of the Hardware Engineering Team located in Stevenage and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

• Own the detailed design and development of mechanical components and assemblies
• Create and maintain high-quality CAD models and engineering drawings
• Identify design risks early and propose practical, evidence-based solutions

Education and experience:

• Educated to BA, BSc, MA or MSc in relevant mechanical or design discipline.
• Possessing >3yrs experience of delivering mechanical solutions.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals such as materials, tolerancing, and analysis
• Hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, or product development environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate requirements into practical designs

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel - Occasional travel to partner sites in Europe & UK may be required

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Medical device design & engineering in accordance with relative standards such as ISO 13485 & GMP requirements.
• Experience of having launched devices in the med tech sector a bonus.

This job is with Danaher, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.

• Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
• Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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