Hardware Mechanical Engineer

Radiometer; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Hardware Mechanical Engineer for an on-site Stevenage role. You will contribute across the full product lifecycle, delivering reliable mechanical solutions and owning subsystem design. Collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications include a BA/BSc/MA/MSc in mechanical/design, 3+ years’ experience, and hands-on prototyping. Travel to partner sites may be required, with ISO 13485 and GMP exposure a plus.

Qualifications

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

Prototyping

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

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

Who you are:

• 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.

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. #LI-Onsite 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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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