Mechatronics Engineer

Azenta Life Sciences; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic position is available for a Mechatronics Engineer at a leading bio-sample management company, focusing on the development and maintenance of innovative automated equipment. You will engage in multidisciplinary engineering tasks that require both hands-on skills and creativity, ideal for those passionate about engineering solutions in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Innovative work culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and proactive engineer with a strong hands-on capability.
• Experience with mixed-signal electronics and microcontroller programming.
• Comfortable creating engineering drawings and designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated equipment for bio-sample management.
• Specify and test motors, design control systems for machines.
• Support configuration and create test procedures for manufacturing.

Skills

Electronics expertise

Programming in C

Mechanical aptitude

Testing skills

Prototyping

Motor control

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D modelling software

Job description

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At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Mechatronics Engineer

Job Description

Azenta Life Sciences develops a variety of low-power (sub-500W) automated equipment specifically designed for bio-sample management, including decapping/recapping machines.

We are seeking a skilled Mechatronics Engineer to join our small, dynamic engineering team. This role involves both developing new products and maintaining existing designs.

What You'll Be Doing

In the development aspect, responsibilities include specifying and testing small DC and stepper motors, and designing control systems, which may range from custom microcontroller-based solutions to off-the-shelf systems, depending on the requirements.

This role provides an opportunity to take ownership of significant portions of machine design, offering a varied workload suitable for someone interested in multidisciplinary engineering.

The skill focus is approximately 65% electronics/electrical/firmware and 35% mechanical.

In maintenance, duties include supporting service personnel, configuring machine settings for new labware types, and assisting manufacturing engineers in creating factory test procedures.

What You'll Need

You are enthusiastic and proactive, with a natural ability to make things happen. As an original thinker, you are comfortable challenging others’ perspectives but also open to constructive feedback. You combine pragmatic thinking with excellent hands-on skills and have the drive to see projects through to completion.

Degree in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering (or a similar field) preferred; equivalent experience and demonstrated expertise will also be considered.

Electronics Expertise: Knowledge of mixed-signal electronics with an ability to read schematics and perform design work. Hands-on electronics experience is essential.

Programming: Experience in writing code for microcontrollers in C (Arduino experience is acceptable with a willingness to work at a deeper level).

Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mechanical systems with the ability to read and create engineering drawings.

Testing Skills: Proficiency in using general electrical and electronics test equipment.

Prototyping: Ability to design and build test fixtures and prototype components (both electrical and mechanical) quickly and efficiently.

Motor Control: Familiarity with controlling stepper motors and small DC motors.

Additional Skills:

Experience with 3D modelling, 3D printing, or similar prototyping tools.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated with a genuine passion for engineering.

Strong written communication skills for clear and concise documentation.

This role is ideal for a self-driven engineer who values a hands-on, multidisciplinary approach in a collaborative and innovation-focused environment. If you’re passionate about advancing bio-sample management through engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [e-mail] for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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