Job Description
Contract Mechanical Engineer - Precision Instrumentation (6-week role)
Location: Hybrid / Commutable to Oxford ~4 days a week
Type: Short-term contract (~6 weeks)
Start: ASAP
We’re looking for a sharp and experienced Mechanical Engineer to support a busy team developing high-precision scientific instruments. This is a hands-on, short-term contract role focused on the design, analysis, and testing of precision mechanical components.
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the mechanical performance of complex, high-precision systems - designing stable, stiff, and reliable components such as mounts, supports, and structural frames. Your work will directly support critical systems that rely on mechanical integrity for performance and reliability.
This is a highly collaborative role, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists. You’ll bring mechanical insight, practical design skills, and a proactive approach to rapid development cycles.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and develop precision mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
2. Perform mechanical and thermal analysis (e.g., via FEA) to validate designs
3. Create and iterate ...