Job Description
Socode are working with a fast-growing medical robotics company developing next-generation robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery. As their core platform moves through critical development phases, they’re now looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their R&D team.
This is a true product-development role where you’ll own real mechanisms on a complex electromechanical system — not just small sub-assemblies.
What will you be doing?
* Designing and developing precision mechanical systems from concept through to production
* Working hands-on with prototypes, testing, and iterative design improvements
* Integrating mechanisms with sensors, actuators, and electronics
* Using analysis and simulation tools to validate your designs
* Selecting materials and manufacturing routes for both prototypes and scale-up
* Supporting design reviews with clinical, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams
* Working with external suppliers and supporting verification and validation testing
* Designing simple fixtures to support test and validation work
We’re looking for:
* A Mechanical Engineering (or similar) degree
* 3–5 years’ experience in a hands-on R&D or startup-style environment
* Strong experience designing precision mechanical systems
* Confident with tolerance analysis, FEA, and solid engineering fundamentals
* Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally SolidWorks
* Comfortable building and testing your own designs in a lab
* Someone who takes ownership, spots problems early, and follows them through
* A practical engineer who cares about product quality and robustness
Nice to have:
* ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820
* Exposure to full product lifecycle from early concept to production
* Good understanding of design for manufacture and reliability