Mechanical Design Engineer

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cavendish Laboratory, part of the University of Cambridge, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join Cavendish Engineering. You will provide consultation, design and manufacture services to customers, leveraging EDM, 5-Axis CNC work, Milturn, and Autodesk Fusion CAD/CAM within a multidisciplinary workshop environment.

Reporting to the Head of Cavendish Engineering, you will work across projects from initial concept to production, ensuring robust mechanical solutions and clear

Qualifications

• Very strong mechanical understanding required.
• Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficient with EDM, 5-Axis, Milturn, and Autodesk Fusion CAD/CAM.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, design and manufacture service to customers.
• Collaborate with Cavendish Engineering team to deliver projects from concept to production.

Skills

Strong mechanical understanding

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

EDM

5-Axis

Milturn

Autodesk Fusion CAD/CAM

Job description

# Mechanical Design EngineerUUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 25 Sep 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →The 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.