Mechanical Engineer - Genomics Instrumentation - Cambridge

Newton Colmore; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing biotechnology company based in Cambridge seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for their genomics instrumentation team. The role involves contributing to the product lifecycle from concept to launch, requiring a strong background in mechanical engineering and experience in regulated environments. Attractive salary and benefits package offered in a dynamic workplace focused on innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular salary reviews

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in product design and development, ideally within medical devices or scientific instrumentation.
• A background in mechanical engineering is essential.
• A few years of industry experience and desire for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the full product lifecycle—from concept development and prototyping through to design for manufacture and product launch.

Skills

Product design and development

Mechanical engineering

Experience in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR)

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer - Genomics Instrumentation - Cambridge

A growing biotechnology company, based in Cambridge, is currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge genomics instrumentation. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team of engineering experts, including physicists, electronics engineers, software developers, and life sciences specialists. You'll be a key member of the team, contributing to the design and development of innovative devices that enable high-throughput genomic workflows and precision diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the full product lifecycle—from concept development and prototyping through to design for manufacture and product launch.

Qualifications

• Experience in product design and development, ideally within medical devices, diagnostics, or scientific instrumentation.
• A background in mechanical engineering is essential.
• Experience working in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR) would be highly beneficial.
• A few years of industry experience and a desire to take the next step in your career.

Benefits

You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary, regular salary reviews, bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, and other excellent benefits you'd expect from a growing, forward-thinking organisation.

Additional Info

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in its people and is making a real impact in the field of genomics. Due to expected interest, I recommend applying now to avoid missing out.

For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices and Scientific recruitment at Newton Colmore Consulting, on (phone number removed), or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.

Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors