Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Platform Recruitment
Apply for the Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Electro-mechanical Systems

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: £50,000-£75,000 (dependant on experience)

Platform Recruitment has partnered with a leading technology and product development company that designs and develops complex hardware for advanced instrumentation. Working from early-stage R&D through to full production, they create cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation in advanced diagnostics and engineering. You’ll be joining a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge diagnostic and life science technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design complex mechanical components and subsystems
  • Full product lifecycle – concept generation, detailed design and design for manufacture
  • Create and refine 3D CAD models
  • Conduct hands-on prototyping, testing and troubleshooting
  • Work across multiple projects within a multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Manage your own workload to meet project timelines

Key Requirements:

  • Strong 3D CAD skills
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles
  • Experience developing electro-mechanical systems, medical devices, diagnostics or precision instruments
  • Track record of taking products from concept through to production
  • Good understanding of manufacturing techniques
  • Hands-on and practical skills – prototyping, testing and troubleshooting

If you’re looking to join a business that values innovation, collaboration and technical excellence, then apply with a copy of your CV.

Posted: April 5th, 2026