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London, United KingdomNot Disclosed + Equity

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.

Overview

Role overview

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.

Company

About the company

Well-funded biotech hardware startup

Responsibilities

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.

Candidate profile

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.

What makes it remarkable

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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