Research & Development Engineer

Position

Research & Development Engineer

Reporting to

Head of Concept Development

Location

Labman HQ, Stokesley, North Yorkshire

Salary

£40,000 – £55,000 (BASED ON EXPERIENCE)

Employment Type

Full-time

What You’ll Do

• Designing & creating novel electromechanical devices from scratch
• Rapid prototyping and testing your ideas
• Collaborating with a team of engineers who live and breathe innovation
• Exploring emerging tech like AI, machine vision, and generative design
• Turning concepts into working prototypes that push boundaries
• Developing the next generation of cutting edge products to add to our growing portfolio

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar
• 3+ years in R&D, automation, robotics, or product development
• Solid foundation in mechanical, mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering
• CAD wizardry (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, 3D printing, electronics, and workshop tools
• Understanding of a wide range of manufacturing processes and design suitability for each
• Knowledge of robotics systems, motion control, PLCs, and embedded systems
• Excellent communication and cross‑disciplinary collaboration skills

Desirable Skills

• A portfolio of personal projects that show off your engineering creativity
• Familiarity with machine vision, AI/ML, or automation platforms
• Experience in lab automation, medical devices, or industrial robotics
• Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO 9001, Machinery regs)

Company Benefits

• 33 day’s annual holiday (rising to 38 with service, incl. public holidays)
• Private Healthcare with Aviva
• 5% employer pension contribution paid on full salary
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (long service applicable)
• CPD support with annual professional body subscription covered
• Free on-site gym, squash courts, bouldering wall, and a wide range of staff clubs

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