Mechanical Design Engineer

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join Cavendish Engineering. You will provide a consultation, design and manufacture service to our customers, applying a strong mechanical understanding and hands-on capability with EDM, 5‑Axis machining, Milturn and Autodesk Fusion CAD/CAM.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Cavendish Engineering, you will work with customers at every step of the journey, ensure high-quality CAD/CAM outputs, and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical understanding and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work with customers across project stages.

Responsibilities

• Consult, design and manufacture components for Cavendish Engineering clients.
• Lead CAD/CAM workflows using Autodesk Fusion.
• Coordinate with the Deputy Head and customers to deliver on-time solutions.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

EDM

Milturn

5-Axis Machining

Autodesk Fusion CAD/CAM

Manual Machining

Job description

# Mechanical Design EngineerThe Cavendish Laboratory is the place of pioneering physics, that's been at the forefront of scientific discovery for 150 years, and will continue to be, because we never sit still. The Cavendish Laboratory has made several important discoveries, including: the discovery of the electron (1897), the neutron (1932), the structure of DNA (1953); thirty Cavendish researchers have won Nobel Prizes. We're trailblazers who continue to extend the frontiers of physics.The Department has moved into our new state-of-the-art, multi-million pound Ray Dolby Centre which will be the centrepiece of the new Cavendish Laboratory. This is an exciting and challenging time for the Department, and we would like to find a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude towards change and development to join us.A reorganisation and merger of several professional services teams within the Department of Physics has led to the creation of Cavendish Engineering - one of the largest, most advanced multidisciplinary university workshops within the UK.An opportunity has arisen that requires a candidate with a very strong mechanical understanding, excellent communication, and multi-tasking skills to be considered for this critical position. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Cavendish Engineering, you will provide a consultation, design and manufacture service to our customers. We would expect proficient use of EDM, 5-Axis, Milturn, and manual machinery, along with a strong Autodesk Fusion CAD/CAM background. Great communication skills and a knowledgeable approach enable you to work with your customer at every step of the journey. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal enquiries are welcome and should be sent to Ceri Williamson, Head of Cavendish Engineering ([e-mail]).Please quote reference KA50477 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online## Download further information* Further Information## Key information### Department/locationDepartment of Physics### Salary£33,951-£39,906### ReferenceKA50477### CategoryAssistant staff### Date published22 July 2026### Closing date19 August 2026