Mechanical Design Engineer — Precision Instrumentation & R&D

ZEISS Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS Group in Cambridge is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our R&D team. You will design high-precision mechanical systems and assemblies for advanced scientific instrumentation, taking concepts through prototype, testing, and production release.

You will collaborate with electronics, software, and manufacturing, perform analyses, support DFMA, and lead changes. A degree in mechanical engineering and solid CAD experience are essential; familiarity with BOMs and documentation is

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical design or product development.
• Strong CAD skills, especially SolidWorks, with detailed drawings.
• Experience producing engineering documentation, drawings and BOMs.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical components, assemblies, and modules.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings in SolidWorks.
• Perform tolerance, strength, and thermal analyses for components.
• Support DFMA activities with manufacturing teams.
• Generate BOMs and engineering reports; support production release.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ZEISS Group in Cambridge is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our R&D team. You will design high-precision mechanical systems and assemblies for advanced scientific instrumentation, taking concepts through prototype, testing, and production release.

You will collaborate with electronics, software, and manufacturing, perform analyses, support DFMA, and lead changes. A degree in mechanical engineering and solid CAD experience are essential; familiarity with BOMs and documentation is