Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotic Synthesis Platforms

Chemify Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemify Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design of the robotic synthesis platform. You will shape motion systems, fluidics, enclosures and instrument modules from concept to production, ensuring precision and reliability in real-world chemistry applications.

You will lead 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and design verification while collaborating with electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams to enable design-for-manufacture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical design engineering, including hardware taken through to production
• Expert CAD skills (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and strong drawing / GD&T experience
• Deep grasp of mechanisms, materials, tolerancing, and design-for-manufacture
• Track record of owning complex mechanical designs end to end and making sound engineering trade-offs
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading design reviews, close collaboration with electronics/firmware/manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of assemblies and modules — motion systems, fluidics, fixtures, and enclosures — from concept through to production.
• Lead detailed 3D CAD, drawings, tolerance analysis, and design verification for complex electromechanical hardware.
• Set the mechanical approach for new modules and make the key architecture and material decisions.
• Drive prototyping, testing, and design iteration, validating against real-world performance and reliability targets.
• Partner with electronics, firmware, and manufacturing engineers on integration and design-for-manufacture.
• Mentor mechanical engineers, run design reviews, and raise the team’s mechanical standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Robotics hardware

CAD (SolidWorks/Fusion 360)

GD&T tolerance analysis

Design for manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

FEA

Job description

Chemify Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design of the robotic synthesis platform. You will shape motion systems, fluidics, enclosures and instrument modules from concept to production, ensuring precision and reliability in real-world chemistry applications.

You will lead 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and design verification while collaborating with electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams to enable design-for-manufacture.