Job Title: R&D Applications Engineer
Location: Sedgefield, County Durham - On-siteSalary: Up to £40-50k depending on experience
Full-time, Permanent
We are hiring an R&D Applications Engineer to join our client’s fast-growing biotechnology team. This is a multidisciplinary role, ideal for engineers who enjoy working across mechanical design, electronics, and automation to develop advanced, high-performance systems.
You'll be part of a collaborative R&D team driving innovation in automated instrumentation and scientific technology, with the freedom to experiment, prototype, and engineer novel solutions that impact real-world applications.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Designing and developing complex electro-mechanical systems, from concept to functional prototype.
* Programming automation control systems in C, and integrating sensors, actuators, and other devices.
* Creating detailed engineering documentation using SolidWorks (3D models, schematics, BOMs).
* Hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting of systems in a lab-based environment.
* Working closely with internal design, biology, and quality teams to bring ideas to life.
* Owning engineering work packages and managing delivery timelines in a supportive, autonomous environment.
Experience we’re looking for:
1. A p...