Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Date: 19 Dec 2025

Location:

Belfast, GB Job Function:
Technical Business Unit:
Andor Technology Senior Mechanical Design Engineer At Oxford Instruments Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities.

We are a market leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment. We are hiring for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer whose main purpose is the mechanical design and detailing of high precision new parts, sub-assemblies and customer solutions for our Imaging & Analysis products. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will have: BSc/BEng qualification in Mechanical engineering (or similar discipline) or equivalent qualification iMechE IEng Accredited Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years' experience in product development Demonstrable experience in:
Design of precise, tight tolerance mechanisms Tolerance analysis Design for long-term stability e.g. vibration, thermal effects Design for Regulatory Approval (EMC, MD, Safety, LVD) DfX Implementation Prototype build & assessment Experience documenting designs with detailed assembly instructions, including revision control of drawings and documents. Experience developing budgets and cost estimates You can click on these links to see the and information on our This permanent position is based onsite at our Belfast headquarters.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th January 2026. Please note on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible. Why Oxford Instruments Andor? Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams.

At Oxford Instruments Andor, our employees are fundamental to our business success and we are delighted to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme with a range of options to suit your lifestyle UK
- Oxford Instruments Andor Benefits:
Oxford Instruments Andor provides employees with a competitive compensation & benefits package to suit your lifestyle. Health & Wellbeing
- Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme (Life Works, Babylon and UnMind), Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service, 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year Money & Lifestyle
-Pension - employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite. Career
-Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, Service awards, Linked In learning, Learning & development programmes. Work Life Balance - 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays. Lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leav Oxford Instruments Andor Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring solutions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software.

Our ground-breaking low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world's most innovative companies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second. We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group which also includes Nano Analysis, Asylum Research, Plasma Technology, X-Ray Technology, Imaris and Magnetic Resonance.

At Oxford Instruments, we…