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Senior Product Development Engineer

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-18 → 2026-07-31

Core

Senior mechanical engineer leading product development and systems integration for scientific laboratory automation and liquid handling systems.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical product development engineer (scientific instrumentation)

Builds

Liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management systems for scientific discovery and human health applications

Domain

Life sciences / Laboratory automation / Medical devices

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Mechanism design, thermal management, tolerancing, DFM/DFS, parametric 3D CAD (SolidWorks), root cause analysis, multidisciplinary systems integration, project leadership

Preferred skills

Mechanical refrigeration systems (-20°C to -80°C), thermal analysis/simulation (FEA), motion control, embedded sensors, fluidics, safety standards (IEC 61010, Machinery Directive)

Technologies

SolidWorks, PDM systems

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve field/manufacturing issues with technical ownership, lead design changes from concept to production handover, act as mechanical lead and systems integrator across electronics/firmware/software, contribute to design reviews and risk assessments, support service teams with technical guidance, champion long-term product portfolio improvements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership

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