Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer London, UK | On-site | Competitive salary + benefits We’re working with an innovative deep-tech life sciences company developing next-generation benchtop instrumentation for advanced biomolecular analysis. Their technology is enabling new possibilities in drug discovery, diagnostics, and research by delivering high-value molecular insights to scientists and clinicians. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career Mechanical Engineer, including recent graduates, to join a growing hardware team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge scientific instruments.

Why Join? • Work on highly innovative instrumentation at the intersection of mechanics, biology, and engineering • Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team solving technically ambitious challenges • Contribute to technology with meaningful potential impact across healthcare and scientific research About the Role Reporting to the Instrument Team Leader, this primarily site-based role will involve designing and building components, subassemblies, and fully assembled prototypes, while also developing solutions to support the scaling of common laboratory processes. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners on ambitious hardware development objectives. Responsibilities • Design, simulate, build, and test mechanical components and assemblies • Develop microfluidic, electromechanical, and thermal management solutions, including integration of electronics, optics, and fluidics • Conduct structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulation analyses to optimise performance • Support product development from concept through to manufacturing, including Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly • Develop test methods and execute experiments to validate mechanical designs and overall system performance • Support instrument maintenance activities including upgrades, repairs, and compliance checks • Work with vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure high-quality production of products incorporating mechanical components • Produce engineering drawings and bills of materials, and document designs, processes, and test results in line with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements • Support protection of intellectual property arising from your work, including designs and patents Desired Qualifications and Experience Required: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field such as automation • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent • Experience using mechanical, thermal, and fluid analysis tools such as FEA, CFD, and thermal modelling software • Experience designing systems and subassemblies and building device prototypes • Experience designing parts for manufacture using CNC, sheet metal, and 3D printing processes Desirable: • 1–3 years of industrial experience, ideally in life sciences instrumentation or medical devices • Experience designing parts for injection moulding • Experience producing engineering drawings with GD&T according to ASME Y14.5 or ISO GPS standards • Experience with tolerance stack analysis to ensure fit and function of assemblies • Practical experience with rapid prototyping techniques such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling • Familiarity with microfluidics and the control of processes using electronic devices and software • Familiarity with quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001 Skills • Mechanical design • CAD modelling • FEA / CFD analysis • Thermal management • Prototype development • Design for manufacture • Engineering documentation • Cross-functional collaboration We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge scientific instrumentation and contribute to breakthrough innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV. If this role isn’t quite right for you, referrals are always appreciated.