Senior Mechanical Engineer - Complex Sensor Design

Newton Colmore; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension contributions

Development support

Job summary

Newton Colmore, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of complex sensor-based devices. The role combines hands-on product development with technical leadership across a talented team of engineers and scientists.

From concept through to manufacture and deployment, you will shape devices ranging from handheld instruments to larger sensor systems, driving robust design, testing, and delivery while pursuing personal and professional growth within a supportive

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in mechanical design for complex sensors.
• Ability to lead technical workstreams within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong prototyping, testing and validation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of complex sensor devices from concept to manufacture.
• Collaborate with electronics and software teams on integration.
• Mentor engineers and drive design reviews and best practices.

Skills

Hands-on design

Complex sensors

Technical leadership

Mechanical design

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Complex Sensor Design

Newton Colmore is working with a deep tech company in Cambridgeshire and we are searching for a senior mechanical engineer to join the team.

This exciting new role will give the senior Mechanical Engineer an excellent opportunity to work on complex research projects, alongside world-class engineers, and scientists.

This position will also encompass technical leadership within the team but will remain very much a hands-on role focused on the design and development of complex devices and instruments. The devices you will work on vary in size, from handheld through to large sensor-based instruments and will be used to detect and measure a variety of different parameters. You will be taking ideas from eureka moment through to manufacture and deployment.

The company offer highly competitive salaries, which will be tailored to you, and includes performance bonuses, as well as significant employer pension contributions and other benefits. They also dedicate time and resources to your personal and professional development.