Mechanical Engineer

Job Description 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, theyre now looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their R&D team.This is a true product-development role where youll 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 productionWorking hands-on with prototypes, testing, and iterative design improvementsIntegrating mechanisms with sensors, actuators, and electronicsUsing analysis and simulation tools to validate your designsSelecting materials and manufacturing routes for both prototypes and scale-upSupporting design reviews with clinical, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teamsWorking with external suppliers and supporting verification and validation testingDesigning simple fixtures to support test and validation workWere looking for:A Mechanical Engineering (or similar) degree35 years experience in a hands-on R&D or startup-style environmentStrong experience designing precision mechanical systemsConfident with tolerance analysis, FEA, and solid engineering fundamentalsStrong 3D CAD skills, ideally SolidWorksComfortable building and testing your own designs in a labSomeone who takes ownership, spots problems early, and follows them throughA practical engineer who cares about product quality and robustnessNice to have:ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820Exposure to full product lifecycle from early concept to productionGood understanding of design for manufacture and reliability

Created: 2025-12-16