Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Andor Technology; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading imaging technology company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design high-precision parts and ensure regulatory compliance. This role requires significant experience in mechanical design and tolerance analysis. Located in Belfast, the position offers a competitive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Employer-contributory pension scheme

Learning & Development programs

Enhanced parental leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of product-development experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in designing precise, tight-tolerance mechanisms.
• Knowledge of thermal and vibration stability in designs.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components to tight tolerances.
• Conduct tolerance and vibration/thermal analyses.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

Regulatory approval knowledge (EMC, Medical Device)

Prototype build and assessment

DfX implementation

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location

Belfast, GB

Job Function

Technical

Business Unit

Andor Technology

Date

15 Oct 2025

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer—Role Overview

At Oxford Instruments Andor, we accelerate scientific advances through high‑performance imaging solutions. We seek a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design and detailing of high‑precision parts, sub‑assemblies, and customer solutions for our Imaging & Analysis product line.

Responsibilities

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will:

• Design and detail mechanical components to tight tolerances for precision applications.
• Conduct tolerance and vibration/thermal analyses to support long‑term stability.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (EMC, Medical Device, Safety, LVD).
• Implement DfX best practices to optimize manufacturability and reliability.
• Build prototypes, evaluate performance, and iterate designs.
• Document designs with detailed assembly instructions, maintain revision control of drawings and documents, and develop cost estimates.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. iMechE IEng accreditation a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of product‑development experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience in:
• Design of precise, tight‑tolerance mechanisms.
• Tolerance analysis and design for long‑term stability (vibration, thermal).
• Design for regulatory approval (EMC, Medical Device, Safety, LVD).
• DfX implementation.
• Prototype build and assessment.
• Documenting designs with revisions and cost estimation.

Additional Information

• Permanent onsite position at our Belfast headquarters.
• Open to UK‑based candidates only; no visa sponsorship.

Why Oxford Instruments Andor?

Our values—Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted, Purposeful—drive everything we do. We offer a competitive benefits program and a culture focused on teamwork, learning, and work‑life balance.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: private medical insurance, employee assistance, mental health first aiders, etc.
• Pension: employer‑contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan.
• Car Salary Exchange, Cycle to Work, Tech Purchase schemes.
• Learning & Development: accredited training, professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning.
• Work‑Life Balance: 187.5 holiday hours, enhanced parental leave, bereavement leave.
• Additional perks: free parking, parking on‑site, company discounts.

Equality & Diversity

Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and actively encourages applications from under‑represented groups, including women, BAME communities, and people with disabilities. We subscribe to the Equality Charter and make our workplace safe, welcoming, and inclusive.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the application on our careers page by clicking the “Continue to Application” button.