Senior Mechanical Engineer – Biotech Mechatronics

Overview

In this Senior Mechanical Engineer role, you will drive the hardware development of a novel life-saving biotech manufacturing device from concept through build and test. You’ll collaborate with Medical Devices Physicists, Scientists, Electronics Engineers, and Design Engineers to accelerate proof-of-concept and scalable design using 3D CAD. The position sits in a fast-growing biotech startup, offering exposure to cross-functional activities and industry events. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and the company’s mission to advance life-saving technology.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent starting salary
• enhanced pension
• bonus
• healthcare
• other benefits
• career development

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and iteration of the biotech device hardware
• Develop and validate mechanical concepts using 3D CAD (ideally SOLIDWORKS)
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate mechatronics, automation, and robotics
• Support prototype build, testing, and troubleshooting across stages of PoC to pre-production
• Engage with external partners, conferences, and trade shows as needed
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and documentation for regulatory readiness

Key requirements

• Senior-level experience in mechatronics, automation, robotics, or complex electro-mechanical systems
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, preferably SOLIDWORKS
• Background in medical devices, biotech, or scientific design consultancy is a plus
• Degree and a Master in a relevant technical field
• Experience in working in or with startups/scale-ups or multidisciplinary environments

• Collaborative mindset
• Adaptability and multi-hat capability
• Strong problem-solving under ambiguity
• 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS preferred)
• Mechatronics
• Automation/Robotics

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