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Mechatronics Engineer

Great Abington
3 weeks ago
Applications closed

Azenta Life Sciences develops a variety of low-power (sub-500W) automated equipment specifically designed for bio-sample management, including decapping/recapping machines.

We are seeking a skilled Mechatronics Engineer to join our small, dynamic engineering team. This role involves both developing new products and maintaining existing designs.

This role is ideal for a self-driven engineer who values a hands-on, multidisciplinary approach in a collaborative and innovation-focused environment. If you’re passionate about advancing bio-sample management through engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

The job will involve all aspects of designing a product, from developing concepts and prototyping, testing prototypes, working with suppliers to get custom parts, design-for-manufacture, writing assembly instructions for production to follow.

In the development aspect, responsibilities include specifying and testing small DC and stepper motors, and designing control systems, which may range from custom microcontroller-based solutions to off-the-shelf systems, depending on the requirements.

This role provides an opportunity to take ownership of significant portions of machine design, offering a varied workload suitable for someone interested in multidisciplinary engineering.

The skill focus is approximately 65% mechanical and 35% electronics/electrical/firmware.

In maintenance, duties include supporting service personnel, configuring machine settings, and assisting manufacturing engineers in creating factory test procedures.

What You'll Need

You are enthusiastic and proactive, with a natural ability to make things happen. As an original thinker, you are comfortable challenging others’ perspectives but also open to constructive feedback. You combine pragmatic thinking with excellent hands-on skills and have the drive to see projects through to completion.

Degree in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering (or a similar field) preferred; equivalent experience and demonstrated expertise will also be considered.

Electronics Expertise: Knowledge of mixed-signal electronics with an ability to read schematics and perform design work. Hands-on electronics experience is essential.

Appreciation of industry regulations including EMC, LVD, Machinery Directive, etc

Programming: Experience in writing code for microcontrollers in C, C++ and Python (Arduino experience is acceptable with a willingness to work at a deeper level).

Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mechanical systems with the ability to read and create engineering drawings. Proficiency in CAD software (Solid works ideally, or similar)

Testing Skills: Proficiency in using general electrical and electronics test equipment.

Prototyping: Ability to design and build test fixtures and prototype components (both electrical and mechanical) quickly and efficiently.

Additional Skills:

Experience with 3D modelling, 3D printing, or similar prototyping tools.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience with designing to regulations and standards (EMC, LVD etc) will be an advantage

Experience with computer vision devices design, small electronic devices or robotics would be an advantage

Self-motivated with a genuine passion for engineering.

Strong written communication skills for clear and concise documentation

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