You will lead the mechanical design of complex automated systems where biology meets precision engineering. This role involves taking hardware from concept to manufacture, focusing on robustness and high-precision electromechanical integration. You will iterate on existing designs and develop new features to ensure reliability in mission-critical laboratory environments.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer at Well-funded biotech hardware startup
Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to build hardware that matters? Join a well-funded biotech startup in London where you'll lead the design of complex, high-precision automated systems. From initial concept to manufacturing, you'll tackle unique challenges at the intersection of engineering and biology while shaping the culture of a fast-growing hardware team. This is a rare opportunity to bring mission-critical lab automation products to life in a high-impact, autonomous environment.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Well-funded biotech hardware startup
What you will do
- Lead the development and iteration of complex hardware systems interfacing with optics, fluidics, and precision motion components.
- Design and refine mechanical features from concept through to manufacturing using techniques like injection molding and CNC machining.
- Build and maintain test rigs and quality processes to improve sprint velocity and ensure product reliability.
Who this is a fit for
- Has successfully brought at least one complex hardware product to market, preferably in medical devices or biotech.
- Possesses deep knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, sheet metal, and high-precision assembly.
- Thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, with a strong interest in how hardware, electronics, and software interface.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the cutting edge of lab automation, building devices that directly impact biological research and innovation.
- Join a well-funded startup backed by top-tier VCs, offering significant autonomy and a culture of accountability.
- Impact every stage of the product lifecycle, from initial prototyping to high-volume manufacturing and quality assurance.
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