Associate Mechanical Engineer

Job Description Summary As a global leader in life sciences research support, STEMCELL Technologies is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Instrumentation UK engineering team. In this role, you will apply fundamental mechanical engineering principles to support the R&D, design, testing, and continuous improvement of our innovative cell-sorting instruments, working closely with a multidisciplinary R&D team as well as Manufacturing and Quality.

Our cell-sorting instruments are highly complex, combining precision mechanics, optics, electronics, and microfluidics. As an Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of a diverse range of engineering projects across the product lifecycle. Your work will be highly varied, spanning from conceptualizing solutions for new product developments to building specialized test rigs, supporting compliance activities, and driving continuous improvements on our current instruments.

Throughout your work, you will be closely supported and mentored by our experienced engineering team.

• Mechanical Design & CAD:
  Utilize 3D CAD (Solid Works) to develop and refine mechanical components, generate detailed engineering drawings, and conduct fundamental engineering analyses to support design decisions.
• Prototyping & Testing:
  Design, build, and evaluate prototypes, specialized tooling, and test rigs to validate new ideas and support ongoing R&D and design verification activities.
• Production & Sustaining Support:
  Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot assembly processes, support hands-on product builds, evaluate supplier technologies, and implement practical design improvements.
• Problem Solving & Investigations:
  Assist in systematic root-cause investigations, working alongside senior engineers to evaluate technical issues and develop robust solutions.
• Technical Documentation:
  Contribute to the creation of essential engineering and quality documentation, including test protocols, manufacturing work instructions, and compliance reports within a controlled Quality Management System (QMS).
• Future Product Development:
  Contribute ideas, technical data, and design support to the development and review of our next generation of cell-sorting instrumentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Practical hands-on engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (ideally Solid Works) and a solid grasp of fundamental engineering principles.
• A highly motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative mindset; you are a self-starter who takes initiative but is equally receptive to direction and mentorship.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to design defined tests, accurately analyze data, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Familiarity with basic programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or C++) is desirable #LI-JS1 #LI-Onsite

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services.

Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada. This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career…