Senior Mechatronics Engineer - Systems & Instrumentation

Lightcast; Cambridge; A distancia; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lightcast Discovery seeks a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to join the team, leading system design and engineering activities for the Lightcast platform and microfluidic products.

The role emphasizes end-to-end development across hardware, firmware and control, with hands-on debugging and leadership in design reviews and risk mitigation. Cambridge-based role within a product-focused environment.

Formación

• Extensive experience in designing complex mechatronic products for function, reliability, manufacturability and cost

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, deliver and maintain the platform and microfluidic products with development, manufacturing and support teams
• Lead system engineering activities, devise tests, characterisation and verification plans
• Provide technical reviews as subject matter expert on projects
• Document design outputs and rationales with clear technical reasoning
• Advocate for best product engineering practices, process development and documentation
• Lead and participate in risk mitigation, design reviews, verification and change control

Conocimientos

Mechatronics design

Electronics

Firmware development

System design

Problem solving

Herramientas

MCAD

ECAD

Python

Descripción del empleo

Lightcast Discovery seeks a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to join the team, leading system design and engineering activities for the Lightcast platform and microfluidic products.

The role emphasizes end-to-end development across hardware, firmware and control, with hands-on debugging and leadership in design reviews and risk mitigation. Cambridge-based role within a product-focused environment.