Mechanical Design Engineer — Precision Scientific Instrumentation

European Bioinformatics Institute; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Relocation package

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Job summary

European Bioinformatics Institute in Hinxton is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and support state-of-the-art scientific instruments within the Scientific Instrumentation Workshops. You will create production-ready mechanical designs, coordinate component manufacture and support delivery of instrumentation.

You will lead design reviews, collaborate with researchers and technicians, and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong experience with CAD software (ideally Solidworks) for design and simulation.
• Demonstrated experience designing, assembling and testing prototype instruments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing methods and material selection.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for advanced scientific instrumentation.
• Analyse mechanical performance using modelling and simulation tools to meet requirements.
• Lead mechanical design reviews with researchers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate manufacture with workshops and external suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers for components.
• Test assemblies for compliance with design specs and performance.

Skills

CAD

Simulation

Autonomy

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

European Bioinformatics Institute in Hinxton is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and support state-of-the-art scientific instruments within the Scientific Instrumentation Workshops. You will create production-ready mechanical designs, coordinate component manufacture and support delivery of instrumentation.

You will lead design reviews, collaborate with researchers and technicians, and ensure high-quality outcomes.