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Mechanical Design Engineer - Life Science

The Technical Partnership

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Cambridge, UK. You will collaborate to develop instruments for life sciences, using 3D CAD. The ideal candidate has experience in electromechanical design, excellent time management skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities across multiple projects and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

Virtual shares in TTP Group

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Free onsite lunch

Life insurance (6× salary)

25 days annual holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car leasing

Interest-free season ticket loan

Local discounts for sports and culture

Comprehensive relocation support

Qualifications

Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks or OnShape.
Experience in assembly jigs and test equipment.
Utilizes ideation methods like mind-mapping and brainstorming.
Able to present design ideas through sketches and prototyping.
Knowledge of diverse manufacturing techniques.
Capable of performing tolerance analysis.
Experience in sourcing parts and managing suppliers.
Excellent time management skills.
Hands-on skills for building and testing prototypes.
Experience with dFMEA and pFMEA is a plus.
Ability to design plastic injection molded components.

Responsibilities

Join a team to develop diverse instruments and consumables.
Undertake concept development and detailed designs using CAD.
Challenge your technical knowledge for electromechanical designs.
Manage time across multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Assembly jigs familiarity

Ideation methods experience

Presentation skills

Manufacturing techniques knowledge

Tolerance analysis ability

Supplier management

Time management

Hands-on building and troubleshooting

dFMEA and pFMEA contribution

Plastic injection mold design

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

Mechanical Design Engineer - Life Science

TTP plc Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Company Description

TTP is an employee‑owned technology and product development consultancy, with a 40‑year track record of partnering with ambitious clients to solve complex challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market. We invent, design, and manufacture impactful products and technologies across a wide range of industries – including life science, healthcare, energy, and communications. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.

Life Science at TTP

TTP’s Life Science team is transforming healthcare. At the intersection of biology, engineering and physical science we invent, design and build breakthrough technologies across drug discovery, cell therapy, point‑of‑care diagnostics, molecular detection, DNA sequencing and cancer screening.

Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and designers collaborate to tackle ambitious challenges set by global market leaders and pioneering technology start‑ups – turning bold ideas into world‑changing products. We are making huge strides in automating chemistry and biology to accelerate drug discovery and development so life‑changing medicines can reach people faster. We’re also changing how cell therapies and personalised medicines are manufactured, making them more affordable and accessible to patients. We have a proven track record in delivering cutting‑edge diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of PCR instruments.

The role

We’re looking for someone to join our collaborative team to design and develop a diverse range of instruments and consumables. We have roles available in our Diagnostics and Drug Discovery Teams, but you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects across all of Life Science.

As a mechanical design engineer at TTP you’ll play a key role in concept development and evolution of detailed design solutions using CAD. You’ll be able to challenge your technical knowledge following very precise mechanical requirements for complex electromechanical instruments. Often working on multiple projects simultaneously, you’ll be trusted to manage your own time to deliver your design work to client timelines.

You’ll be an experienced mechanical designer with excellent design capabilities, a wider understanding of the electromechanical considerations of product development and an innovative approach to problem solving.

If you’re a design engineer who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, enjoys tackling complex challenges and approaches design with precision and creativity, then we’re looking for you.

Qualifications

Highly proficient in 3D CAD (ideally including SolidWorks and OnShape would be an advantage)
Familiarity with assembly jigs and test equipment
Experience using ideation methods (ideally including mind‑mapping, brainstorming, functional analysis, and/or morphological analysis)
Ability to present ideas through sketches, animations, photorealistic renderings and rapid prototyping
Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing techniques
Ability to perform tolerance analysis on parts and assemblies
Experience of sourcing off‑the‑shelf and custom parts and building relationships with and managing suppliers
Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities of multiple projects
Hands‑on ability to build, test and troubleshoot
Experience contributing to dFMEA and/or pFMEA documents would be an advantage
Ability to design plastic injection moulded parts would be an advantage