Mechanical Design Engineer

Your role

As our Mechanical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development and continuous support & improvement of state-of-the-art scientific instruments and prototype devices within the Scientific Instrumentation Workshops (SIW). Working closely with researchers across EMBL, engineers, machinists and technicians, you will create production-ready mechanical designs, coordinate component manufacture and support the successful delivery of scientific instrumentation. Operating with a high level of autonomy, you will contribute to organisational objectives through technical expertise, effective collaboration and timely delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

Your Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for advanced scientific instrumentation.
Analyse mechanical performance of designed components and assemblies using modelling and simulation tools to ensure technical requirements are met.
Lead mechanical design reviews with researchers and project stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with project objectives.
Coordinate the manufacture of mechanical components with the Scientific Instrument Workshops and external suppliers
Develop and maintain effective relationships with external suppliers to support the timely procurement of specialty components and engineering solutions.
Test completed components and assemblies for compliance with design specifications, quality standards and performance requirements.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to integrate mechanical and electrical components into completed scientific instrument.
Deliver completed assemblies and provide technical support throughout testing, implementation and continuous improvement activities.

Your Capabilities