Senior Mechanical Engineer — Hybrid, Flexible Hours

AIXTRON Ltd (UK); Swavesey; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Training & development

Job summary

AIXTRON Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical design of its bespoke MOCVD equipment and subsystems, ensuring robust, high‑quality solutions that meet performance and safety standards. You will join a multi‑disciplined team and contribute to ongoing product improvements.

Candidates should have Creo CAD experience, a mechanical engineering qualification (or apprenticeship), strong communication, and a collaborative, proactive approach; hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Apprenticeship background preferred.
• 3D CAD design experience (Creo).
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems, automation is a plus.
• Experience in SAP ERP desirable.
• Professional registration with a relevant engineering body encouraged.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of bespoke equipment.
• Provide detailed designs for subsystems under guidance of principal engineers.
• Adopt modern engineering office practices and company‑wide quality system.
• Follow safety procedures and training requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Strong communication

Team player

Problem-solving

Quality mindset

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical) or equivalent + experience

Apprenticeship background

Tools

Creo CAD

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIXTRON Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical design of its bespoke MOCVD equipment and subsystems, ensuring robust, high‑quality solutions that meet performance and safety standards. You will join a multi‑disciplined team and contribute to ongoing product improvements.

Candidates should have Creo CAD experience, a mechanical engineering qualification (or apprenticeship), strong communication, and a collaborative, proactive approach; hybrid working is offered.