Analytical Engineer
Main purpose of the job
To work within multi-disciplinary project teams on the development of medical devices. You will apply your mechanical engineering abilities and analytical skills to implement solutions to practical engineering challenges.
Type of work undertaken by the divison/group
The development of innovative medical devices and equipment from concept to prototype manufacture, often incorporating considerable technical challenges. The Medical Technology Division undertakes development projects in three focus areas:
- Clinical diagnostics and instrumentation
- Surgical products and medical systems
- Drug delivery devices
We combine highly creative lateral thinking with excellent technical skills and broad industry experience to form powerful development teams. Our work ranges from complete product developments to providing consulting services for our clients on their technology, strategy or development processes.
Typical project examples for the diagnostic product development group include:
- Ultra low cost, high volume over-the-counter diagnostics tests
- Mid volume, point-of-care, bench-top devices
Large complex, state of the art, extremely high sensitivity clinical analysers and life sciences instruments.
Specific responsibilities
As an analytical engineer you will be responsible for analysing engineering problems and researching and defining design solutions for product or system developments. You will undertake or lead numerical / CFD analyses of concepts and solutions. You will be comfortable presenting and explaining your work internally to the project team and externally to clients. You will be expected to work to the company quality standards and deliver work to the prescribed timelines and specifications. You will write technical reports and produce high quality design documentation. You will support sales work, when required, through research and project work.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial, regulatory and time constraints. This role provides the opportunity to work alongside Cambridge Consultant’s high calibre engineers and scientists to build your skills and expertise in a diverse high technology environment.
Minimum requirements
To meet the demanding requirements for the role of analytical engineer you will have an excellent degree in mechanical engineering.
- You will be able to demonstrate flair and passion for problem solving and engineering design
- You should have some relevant practical experience, ideally having spent time in an engineering design environment. Exposure to the Medical Device industry would be an advantage
- You will have strong technical skills, with strengths in fluid mechanics or material and structural analysis
- Experience in 3D CAD, preferably Pro Engineer and Solid Works is required. An understanding of manufacturing techniques, assembly processes and material selection is also desirable
- Hands-on experience with any of the following will also be beneficial: Finite element analysis, Computational fluid dynamics, Pro/Engineer, Solid Works, Matlab and Simulink
Future prospects
Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees' careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.
Employment benefits
- Good salaries, based on merit and reviewed annually
- Bonus scheme in addition to basic salary
- Flexible working hours
- Excellent career development and training opportunities
- Free lunches and refreshments
- Private medical insurance and company sickness scheme
- Pension scheme including free life assurance
- 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays
- Assistance in relocation if applicable
- Active social committee
- Well equipped and pleasantly situated building on the Cambridge Science Park
- Above all, real responsibility for real business problems, with good career prospects based on merit
To apply, send your CV to: UKrecruitment@CambridgeConsultants.com