Mechanical Design Engineer - Life Science

Awerian Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy located near Cambridge seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a full-time, onsite role. This position involves designing instruments and consumables in the life sciences sector, working collaboratively within teams on diverse projects. Key qualifications include proficiency in 3D CAD software, excellent design capabilities, and hands-on testing skills. The role offers a generous benefits package, reinforcing the company's commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

Virtual shares

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Free onsite lunch

Life insurance (6 × salary)

25 days annual holiday

Qualifications

• Experienced mechanical designer with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficient in presenting ideas through sketches and animations.
• Experience in building relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instruments and consumables for Life Science.
• Manage time to deliver design work to client timelines.
• Conduct tolerance analysis on parts and assemblies.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Knowledge of manufacturing techniques

Time management

Hands-on ability in testing

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Life Science

• Full-time
• Role Type: Experienced
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Technical Discipline: Mechanical Design
• Department: Life Science

TTP is an employee‑owned technology and product development consultancy, with a 40‑year track record of partnering with ambitious clients to solve complex challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market. We invent, design, and manufacture impactful products and technologies across a wide range of industries – including life science, healthcare, energy, and communications. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.

Life Science at TTP

TTP’s Life Science team is transforming healthcare. At the intersection of biology, engineering and physical science we invent, design and build breakthrough technologies across drug discovery, cell therapy, point of care diagnostics, molecular detection, DNA sequencing and cancer screening.

Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and designers collaborate to tackle ambitious challenges set by global market leaders and pioneering technology start ups – turning bold ideas into world‑changing products.

We have a wide reach within life science technology development. We’re making huge strides in automating chemistry and biology to accelerate drug discovery and development so life‑changing medicines can reach people faster. We’re also changing how cell therapies and personalised medicines are manufactured, making them more affordable and accessible to patients. We have a proven track record in delivering cutting‑edge diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of PCR instruments.

The role

We’re looking for someone to join our collaborative team to design and develop a diverse range of instruments and consumables. We have roles available in our Diagnostics and Drug Discovery Teams, but you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects across all of Life Science.

As a mechanical design engineer at TTP you’ll play a key role in concept development and evolution of detailed design solutions using CAD. You’ll be able to challenge your technical knowledge following very precise mechanical requirements for complex electromechanical instruments. Often working on multiple projects simultaneously, you’ll be trusted to manage your own time to deliver your design work to client timelines.

You’ll be an experienced mechanical designer with excellent design capabilities, a wider understanding of the electromechanical considerations of product development and an innovative approach to problem solving.

If you’re a design engineer who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, enjoys tackling complex challenges and approaches design with precision and creativity, then we’re looking for you.

We’re seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with:

• Highly proficient in 3D CAD (ideally including SolidWorks and OnShape would be an advantage)
• Familiarity with assembly jigs and test equipment
• Experience using ideation methods (ideally including mind‑mapping, brainstorming, functional analysis, and/or morphological analysis)
• Ability to present ideas through sketches, animations, photorealistic renderings and rapid prototyping
• Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing techniques
• Ability to perform tolerance analysis on parts and assemblies
• Experience of sourcing off‑the‑shelf and custom parts and building relationships with and managing suppliers
• Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities of multiple projects
• Hands‑on ability to build, test and troubleshoot
• Experience contributing to dFMEA and/or pFMEA documents would be an advantage
• Ability to design plastic injection moulded parts would be an advantage

This role will be a full‑time, onsite position.

Benefits

TTP operates from an award‑winning campus in green surroundings, just south of Cambridge.

We offer a generous benefits package, including:

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• Virtual shares that reward you with a stake in TTP Group’s long‑term success
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (for you and your dependants)
• Free onsite lunch
• Life insurance (6 × salary)
• 25 days annual holiday
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible return‑to‑work support
• Electric car leasing and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Local sports and cultural discounts
• Comprehensive relocation support (if applicable)