Job Description Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Salary: Up to £65k Job Type: Permanent Work location: Reading Visa/Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we cannot offer Visa Support or Sponsorship at this time. You will be playing a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge automated production systems. In this hands-on role, you'll thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, prioritizing operational solutions and refining systems for optimal performance. Role and Responsibilities This challenging hands-on role combines designing unique components – principally the means for handling and processing individual insect containers – and integrating them mechanically and collaborating with electronics engineers with the rest of the processing module. Given the time pressures of a start-up, the chosen person must be able to deliver ‘good enough’ operational solutions as a priority and then work to refine the system. Requirements: Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with a 2:1 or equivalent. Proficiency in designing high-speed automated material transfer systems. Exhibit a problem-solving mindset with a knack for innovative solutions. Possess a minimum of 3 years of relevant design experience in mechanical systems and subsystem components. Successfully executed projects utilizing rapid prototyping technologies like 3D printing. Skilled in developing low-power automated systems. Competent in designing and assembling electronic circuits, electrical panels, and PCBs. Proficient in the use of SolidWorks software. LI-PB1