Mechanical Design Engineer – Medical Devices & Life Sciences

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

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.