We are looking for a Mechanical Engineerto join our Product Development team at Sartorius in the this role you will be responsible for maintaining the lifecycle of our existing products. You will develop product enhancements work with colleagues in the Operations team to solve quality and reliability issues and with Field Service teams to ensure that our products continue to lead the market. You must be comfortable providing Technical Leadership for iterative product updates performance and reliability improvements.
The team currently consists of 6 professionals and we arelooking forward to shaping the future with will be part of a team of Engineers including Mechanical Design Electronics and Electrical. They work closely with other key stakeholders including Software Development Product Management Development Scientist and Operations teams to ensure that product designs meet the essential requirements for commercial success.
This position is available will be based at our Royston site with hybrid working available. The site is a short walk from Royston train station on the Cambridge to London route and close to the A505.
Grow with us YourResponsibilities
On a daily basis you will take responsibility for all aspects of mechanical design from initial concept through to production release
Have a broad working knowledge of other engineering disciplines
Be able to demonstrate a track record of developing designs that achieve cost and quality targets within agreed timescales
Lead and/or participate in design reviews to ensure that designs meet their required specifications
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify implement and record engineering design changes
Support a process of continuous improvement to help ensure that programme targets are met
Follow the companys engineering processes to ensure appropriate quality is designed into all products
What will convince us
BSc or MSc (2:1) in Mechanical or in Systems Engineering with a strong mechanical bias
Experience of work on complex systems or scientific instruments for low to medium volume manufacture (approximately 100 units per year) would be beneficial
Experience in developing the mechanical aspects of complex systems containing hardware electronics and software ideally for life science biological or laboratory-based applications though candidates from other industries will also be considered (i.e.: automotive aerospace etc.)
Robotics materials handling and mechanism design
Providing leadership in small teams of technical personnel whose remit includes the specification procurement build and commissioning of automated equipment
Taking designs from prototype through development and into production release for established manufactured products
Experience of development of consumable products for use in automated equipment
Knowledge of sensor technologies biological processes (fermentation and cell culture) would be beneficial
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Good planning skills and commercial awareness
A creative and inquisitive approach to work
In order to commence working with us the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
Asa growing globallife science company stock listed on the German TecDAX Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: mentoring leadership programs internal seminar offerings
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding including a virtual online platformeven before joining
Welcoming Culture: Mutual supportteam-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching agile working and businesswomennetwork
Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services
Benefits
Attractive Working Conditions:
37.5 hours working week
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Annual option to buy sell or carry forward annual leave
Free hot and cold drinks
Regular social events and free exercise classes
Competitive benefits package including:
Group Personal Pension Plan
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Cycle to work scheme
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer dementia and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Experience:
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Sartorius offers solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry and laboratories, from drug discovery and development to production platforms for biomanufacturing.