Senior Mechanical Engineer - Biotech Mechatronics - Cambridge

Newton Colmore; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Biotech company based in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to accelerate the development of a novel life-saving device. The role involves collaboration with various scientific professionals and requires strong CAD skills, ideally in SOLIDWORKS. A degree in a relevant field and experience in mechatronics or related areas are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Bonus

Healthcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in mechatronics, automation, robotics, precision devices, or complex electro-mechanical technology.
• Degree and Masters in relevant scientific subject.
• Experience in Medical Devices or Scientific sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate proof of concept, design, development, building, testing of the biotech device hardware.
• Collaborate with various engineers and attend relevant conferences.
• Engage in meetings with third-party partners.

Skills

Mechatronics

Automation

Robotics

3D CAD

SOLIDWORKS

Education

Degree in Medical Devices

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Design Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Biotech Mechatronics - Cambridge. A spin-out Biotech company, based in Cambridge, is currently hiring several Senior Mechanical Engineers to join them and help accelerate the proof of concept, design, development, building, and testing of a novel life-saving biotech manufacturing device.

Responsibilities

• Focus on accelerating proof of concept, design, development, building, and testing of the hardware of the biotech device, collaborating with Medical Devices Physicists, Scientists, Electronics Engineers, and Design Engineers.
• Work on design and development using 3D CAD; CAD experience essential, ideally SOLIDWORKS.
• Collaborate across areas of the business, attend Biotech, Medical Devices and Science conferences and trade shows; exposure to start-up/scale-up environments; wear multiple hats as needed.
• Engage with third-party meetings and potential partners.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in mechatronics, automation, robotics, precision devices or complex electro-mechanical technology.
• Degree and Masters in Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related scientific subject.
• Experience in Medical Devices, Scientific or Biotech companies beneficial but not essential; candidates from other complex sectors considered.

Benefits

• Starting salary, enhanced pension, bonus, healthcare, other benefits, and future career development as the company grows.
• Opportunity to work on life-saving technology.

How to apply

Please apply as soon as possible. For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery recruitment specialists, Newton Colmore. A member of our team will be in touch.