Mechanical Engineer

Soham, Cambridgeshire

Commutable from Littleport, Mildenhall, Newmarket, Cambridge

Salary: £35,000+ (depending on experience)

Working hours:
Monday - Friday (flexible start/finish times)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Flexible start/finish times
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• On-the-job training

Our client is a small but stable business based near Soham, Cambridgeshire. They specialize in designing and assembling scientific machinery for various R&D environments. With a low staff turnover, they are now looking to hire a mechanical engineer due to an upcoming retirement. Full training will be provided.

• Produce 2D drawings using DesignCAD
• Design vacuum-based instrumentation
• Utilize 3D modeling for assembly reviews
• Design using materials such as polymers, alloys, bronze, and stainless steel
• Work as the sole mechanical engineer after a hand-over period

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with 2D and 3D design software
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take on new challenges
• Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems (advantageous)
• Experience with high-voltage ion optics (advantageous)

If you are interested in this position, please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices across the UK, specializing in permanent and contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology, and Service & Sales sectors.

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