Hardware Mechanical Engineer

Danaher Corporation; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Hardware Mechanical Engineer to contribute across the full product lifecycle from concept to production transfer, working with senior engineers and cross-functional teams in Stevenage on-site.

You will own detailed design of mechanical components, maintain CAD models and drawings, assess risks, and apply hands-on prototyping and testing to deliver robust solutions in life sciences and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, or product development environments.

Skills

CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

Prototyping

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BA/BSc/MA/MSc in mechanical/design

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
• 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 <5% of time

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.

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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Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.