R&D Applications Engineer

Mid-Way Supply, Inc.; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing biotechnology team as an R&D Applications Engineer, where you will design and develop cutting-edge electro-mechanical systems. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that have real-world applications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create advanced solutions. With access to excellent lab facilities, you will have the freedom to experiment and prototype your ideas. If you are a proactive engineer passionate about mechanics, electronics, and automation, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of biotechnology.

Benefits

Access to excellent lab facilities

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for growth

Innovative engineering team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing automated systems for scientific applications.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electronics, or Automation Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electro-mechanical systems from concept to prototype.
• Program automation control systems and integrate sensors and actuators.

Skills

Problem-solving

CAD skills

Programming in C

Knowledge of control systems

Experience in automated systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: R&D Applications Engineer

Location: Sedgefield, County Durham On-site

Salary: Up to £40-50k depending on experience

Full-time, Permanent

We are hiring an R&D Applications Engineer to join our clients fast-growing biotechnology team. This is a multidisciplinary role, ideal for engineers who enjoy working across mechanical design, electronics, and automation to develop advanced, high-performance systems.

You'll be part of a collaborative R&D team driving innovation in automated instrumentation and scientific technology, with the freedom to experiment, prototype, and engineer novel solutions that impact real-world applications.

What Youll Be Doing

• Designing and developing complex electro-mechanical systems, from concept to functional prototype.
• Programming automation control systems in C, and integrating sensors, actuators, and other devices.
• Creating detailed engineering documentation using SolidWorks (3D models, schematics, BOMs).
• Hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting of systems in a lab-based environment.
• Working closely with internal design, biology, and quality teams to bring ideas to life.
• Owning engineering work packages and managing delivery timelines in a supportive, autonomous environment.

Experience Were Looking For

• A proactive, curious problem-solver whos comfortable working both independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), and comfort selecting components across both mechanical and electrical domains.
• Programming skills in C (not essential).
• Knowledge of control systems, microfluidics, pressure systems, or biomedical engineering would be a bonus however not essential.
• Proven experience in developing automated, software-controlled systems ideally for scientific, biotech, or industrial applications.
• A degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Automation Engineering, OR equivalent hands-on experience in an R&D setting.

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge biotech and instrumentation products with real-world impact.
• Be part of an agile, innovative engineering team where your ideas are welcomed and explored.
• Access to excellent lab facilities and tools to prototype, build and test your designs.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and creativity.

If all of this sounds good so far, and you're an engineer who thrives at the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and code, and you love turning bold ideas into working systems, then we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.