Mechanical Engineer, Life Sciences Instrumentation: Prototyping

NIF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Portal Biotech is seeking an early‑career Mechanical Engineer to join the Hardware team in White City, London. You will design, build, and test mechanical components and prototypes, develop microfluidic and thermal management solutions, and support scaling for manufacturing.

You will work cross‑functionally with internal teams and external partners to deliver robust instruments. The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks/Creo), and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
• Experience using mechanical, thermal and fluid analysis tools (FEA, CFD, thermal modelling).
• Experience designing systems and subassemblies and building device prototypes.
• Design of parts for manufacture for CNC, sheet metal, and 3D printing.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, build, and test mechanical components and assemblies.
• Develop microfluidic, electromechanical, and thermal management solutions, including integration of electronics, optics and fluidics.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulation analyses to optimise performance.
• Support product development from concept through to manufacturing including DfM and DfA.
• Develop test methods and execute experiments to validate mechanical designs and system performance.
• Help maintain instrument stock as required (upgrades, repairs, compliance checks).
• Interface with vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure high quality production of products incorporating mechanical components.
• Produce engineering drawings and BOMs, document designs, processes, and test results in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Protection of intellectual property arising from your work.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototype development

DFM / DFA

3D printing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS / COMSOL

CAD / CAM

Job description

Portal Biotech is seeking an early‑career Mechanical Engineer to join the Hardware team in White City, London. You will design, build, and test mechanical components and prototypes, develop microfluidic and thermal management solutions, and support scaling for manufacturing.

You will work cross‑functionally with internal teams and external partners to deliver robust instruments. The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks/Creo), and experience with