Mechanical Engineer

Location: Impington
Socode are working with a fast-growing medical robotics company developing next-generation robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery. As their core platform moves through critical development phases, they’re now looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their R&D team.

This is a true product-development role where you’ll own real mechanisms on a complex electromechanical system — not just small sub-assemblies.

What will you be doing?
Designing and developing precision mechanical systems from concept through to production
Working hands-on with prototypes, testing, and iterative design improvements
Integrating mechanisms with sensors, actuators, and electronics
Using analysis and simulation tools to validate your designs
Selecting materials and manufacturing routes for both prototypes and scale-up
Supporting design reviews with clinical, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams
Working with external suppliers and supporting verification and validation testing
Designing simple fixtures to support test and validation work

We’re looking for:
A Mechanical Engineering (or similar) degree
3–5 years’ experience in a hands-on R&D or startup-style environment
Strong experience designing precision mechanical systems
Confident with tolerance analysis, FEA, and solid engineering fundamentals
Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally Solid Works
Comfortable building and testing your own designs in a lab
Someone who takes ownership, spots problems early, and follows them through
A practical engineer who cares about product quality and robustness

Nice to have:
ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820
Exposure to full product lifecycle from early concept to production
Good understanding of design for manufacture and reliability