Senior Project Engineer Salary: £40,000-£44,000 Location: Corsham Science Park Cellular Agriculture Ltd produces technology that aims to make cultivated meat a widely available, sustainable, ethical, affordable protein alternative. We are passionate about food security with an enthusiasm for next-generation solutions, innovative technologies, sustainability, and the future of food and agriculture, and are looking for a like-minded, highly motivated and skilled Senior Project Engineer to join our growing team. The company integrates activities across a Research and Development Department responsible for innovating, an Engineering Department that delivers scaled iterations of bioreactor bioprocesses, and the Operations Department responsible for ensuring the company runs smoothly. These Departments work seamlessly together towards delivering technology that allows a sustainable alternative protein to diversify food stuffs for food security across the world. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our manufacturing processes and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. We are committed to being an inclusive workplace. We strongly believe in the benefits a diverse team brings, and having and equitable culture in which all our people can thrive, with everyone being able to influence our day-to-day working for the better, and encouraging growth. We are seeking a multidisciplinary Senior Project Engineer to join our growing team. This role is critical to supporting the development and implementation of automated systems and prototypes that drive our innovation in cultivated meat production. What this role entails: - Working in a mixed team of engineers, biologists and chemical engineers - Build, test and maintain automation systems for cultivated meat production processes. Elements of project management for meeting deliverables. Activities: - The role is that of a 'doer', capable of working across the design process: - Developing technical requirements and design parameters. - Designing/refining mechanical, electrical, and software function prototypes components of prototypes. - Troubleshooting and optimizing their function with users in Cellular Agriculture. - Verifying and validating system performance and reliability. - Documenting procedures, results, and modifications accurately for knowledge sharing and audit purposes. - Collaborate with scientists, engineers and technicians to integrate new automation technologies in production workflows to support the scale up of internal technology. Duties: - From day to day, the role also includes activities that keep the equipment ready and safe - Conduct calibration, maintenance, and repair of automation equipment. - Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment to support innovation and team productivity. - Implement health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations. Selection criteria: 1) Experience - Proven experience in electromechanical product development, or process automation, or a related field, ideally within a manufacturing, biotech or engineering context. - Demonstrable interest and skills in electromechanical projects, programming, hardware assembly, and troubleshooting systems. 2) Technical Expertise Essential: - Hands-on attitude and willingness to solve problems as they arise through application of existing and novel solutions. - Strong mechanical, electrical, and software skills related to prototyping and automation. - Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with prototyping or fabrication techniques e.g. 3D printing technologies, metal fabrication. - Experience with programming languages such as Python, or similar. - Experience with data acquisition and control systems, PLCs, or microprocessors/ IoT integration. - Experience with hardware integration with software such as Labview or alternative programming means, and knowledge of communication protocols like TCP/IP, RS-232, and Modbus - Knowledge of safety protocols for working with automation systems. - Ability to independently own, manage and deliver projects within an agile environment to meet deadlines. Desirable: - Familiarity with hygienic processing, sterile operation, fermentation, bioreactor systems or medical devices. - Comfortable with a fast moving, ambitious working environment. - Experience with process analytical technology (PAT) implemented in biotech industries. - Software development of either backend or frontend for UI/HMI. 3) Team working and Communication - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams. - Ability to transfer knowledge and skills through training of team members. - Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes and presenting findings. The Benefits: - Work in a world-class facility with a supportive and inclusive team. - Competitive base salary with share options in a growing biotech enterprise. - Comprehensive benefits package including pension, Bupa medical cover, and life assurance. - Access to training, development, and networking opportunities in the fields of cellular agriculture and food systems. Closing date: Sunday 16th March On line interviews to be held: 20th & 21st March On site interviews to be held on: 27th & 28th March Please be advised that Cellular Agriculture Ltd is unable to sponsor visas for this role. Only candidates who already have the full Right to Work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship will be considered for this position.