Mechanical Design Engineer – Life Science
TTP plc
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Join TTP plc’s Life Science team to design and develop a diverse range of instruments and consumables across diagnostics and drug discovery. We focus on automating chemistry, biology, and cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate medicine development.
Responsibilities
As a mechanical design engineer you will:
* Lead concept development and detailed design of electromechanical instruments using CAD.
* Apply mechanical and electromechanical requirements to complex projects, performing tolerance analysis and ensuring manufacturability.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers throughout the product development cycle.
* Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities to meet client timelines.
* Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes, contributing to rapid‑prototyping and validation.
Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced engineer with:
* High proficiency in 3‑D CAD (SolidWorks, OnShape preferred).
* Knowledge of assembly jigs, test equipment, and manufacturing techniques.
* Experience with ideation methods such as mind‑mapping, functional analysis, and morphological analysis.
* Ability to present ideas via sketches, animations, photorealistic renderings, and rapid prototyping.
* Strong tolerance analysis skills for parts and assemblies.
* Experience sourcing off‑the‑shelf and custom parts, building relationships with suppliers.
* Excellent time‑management and multitasking abilities.
* Hands‑on skills in building, testing, and troubleshooting.
* Experience contributing to dFMEA/pFMEA documents (advantage).
* Ability to design plastic injection‑moulded parts (advantage).
Benefits
* Annual profit‑related bonus
* Virtual shares
* 10% employer pension contribution
* Private medical insurance (you and dependants)
* Free onsite lunch
* Life insurance (6 × salary)
* 25 days annual holiday
* Enhanced parental leave and flexible return‑to‑work support
* Electric car leasing and cycle‑to‑work schemes
* Interest‑free season ticket loan
* Local sports and cultural discounts
* Comprehensive relocation support (if applicable)
Apply
To apply, click the “Apply” button on the TTP plc site. The role is full‑time, onsite at our Cambridge campus.
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