Mechanical Design Engineer - Life Science

Mechanical Design Engineer – Life Science

TTP plc
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Join TTP plc’s Life Science team to design and develop a diverse range of instruments and consumables across diagnostics and drug discovery. We focus on automating chemistry, biology, and cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate medicine development.

As a mechanical design engineer you will:

• Lead concept development and detailed design of electromechanical instruments using CAD.
• Apply mechanical and electromechanical requirements to complex projects, performing tolerance analysis and ensuring manufacturability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers throughout the product development cycle.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities to meet client timelines.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes, contributing to rapid‑prototyping and validation.

We are looking for an experienced engineer with:

• High proficiency in 3‑D CAD (Solid Works, OnShape preferred).
• Knowledge of assembly jigs, test equipment, and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with ideation methods such as mind‑mapping, functional analysis, and morphological analysis.
• Ability to present ideas via sketches, animations, photorealistic renderings, and rapid prototyping.
• Strong tolerance analysis skills for parts and assemblies.
• Experience sourcing off‑the‑shelf and custom parts, building relationships with suppliers.
• Excellent time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Hands‑on skills in building, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience contributing to dFMEA/pFMEA documents (advantage).
• Ability to design plastic injection‑moulded parts (advantage).

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• Virtual shares
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (you and dependants)
• Free onsite lunch
• Life insurance (6 × salary)
• 25 days annual holiday
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible return‑to‑work support
• Electric car leasing and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Local sports and cultural discounts
• Comprehensive relocation support (if applicable)

To apply, click the “Apply” button on the TTP plc site. The role is full‑time, onsite at our Cambridge campus.