
Mechanical Design Engineer
OpenSourced LtdMechanical Design Engineer (Robotics)
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (Profit Share & Share Options)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We're hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering team developing advanced robotic and automated systems. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work across the full product lifecycle, from concept development through to manufacture and deployment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing mechanical systems and assemblies
- Producing high-quality SolidWorks models and drawings
- Working on robotics and automated machinery
- Supporting prototype development and testing
- Collaborating with software, electronics and manufacturing teams
Essential Skills
- Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering
- 4+ years product development experience
- Strong SolidWorks experience
- Design for Manufacture (DFM)
- GD&T and tolerance analysis
Desirable Experience
- Robotics
- Automation equipment
- Actuators and mechanisms
- FEA analysis
- Mechatronics systems
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- Profit share / share options
- Career progression
- Exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects
- Supportive engineering culture
Apply
If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on highly innovative products within a collaborative engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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