Mechanical Engineer II

About LGC

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company providing mission‑critical components and solutions across human healthcare and applied markets. Our product portfolio includes genomics analysis tools and quality assurance applications that are embedded and recurring within customer products and workflows. LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage and innovation empower our customers to bring new diagnostics and therapies to market, advance research, optimize food production, and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

Join us and help achieve our mission of Science for a Safer World.

As a Mechanical Engineer at LGC, you will craft and analyze innovative products for our Alexandria Site. This role offers opportunities to work on moderate to high‑complexity projects and collaborate closely with a diverse team of professionals.

• Participate in teams to generate clear, unambiguous, and measurable requirements for products and improvements.
• Lead development for new and existing products; resolve component sizes and mechanical elements such as gearboxes, couplers, belts, and springs.
• Perform interference and tolerance analysis; prepare specifications and assembly documentation.
• Conduct analyses on components or assemblies for static or dynamic load calculations to set factors of safety or load ratings.
• Define, participate in, or coordinate the creation of test methods for mechanical systems as part of instrument development.
• Collaborate with project teams to complete mechanical builds and product risk analyses; maintain project schedules and finish projects within allocated hours.
• Respond to requests regarding build interpretation, functional operation, or product performance.
• Build or coordinate the production of technical reports or product documentation; maintain an engineering notebook for development notes and idea disclosures; contribute to defining guidelines or standard operating procedures for effective design processes within the QMS.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or A.S. in an engineering‑related field with 7 years of experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD build software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD Inventor, Pro Engineer).
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles (statics, dynamics, vibration, thermodynamics, and mechanics of materials).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their impact on mechanical build.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, MS Project, and related software.
• Ability to translate customer and market needs into mechanical builds.

• Competitive compensation with a strong bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• FSA/HSA pre‑tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care.
• Deductible buffer insurance and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Company‑paid short‑and long‑term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program.
• Flexible work options.
• Pet insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave of 8 additional weeks.
• Paid time off that begins immediately.
• Monthly town‑hall meetings, cheer program, company‑wide social events, and frequent catered lunches.

Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full‑time

We strongly believe that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to these characteristics.