Mechanical Engineer – Omics Tools for Genomics & Proteomics

TTP plc
Cambridge
2 days ago
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Company Description

TTP is an employee-owned technology and product development consultancy, with a 40-year track record of partnering with ambitious clients to solve complex challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market. We invent, design, and manufacture impactful products and technologies across a wide range of industries – including life science, healthcare, energy, and communications. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.

Company Description

TTP is an employee-owned technology and product development consultancy, with a 40-year track record of partnering with ambitious clients to solve complex challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market. We invent, design, and manufacture impactful products and technologies across a wide range of industries – including life science, healthcare, energy, and communications. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.

Life Science at TTP

TTP’s Life Science team is transforming healthcare. At the intersection of biology, engineering and physical science we invent, design and build breakthrough technologies across drug discovery, cell therapy, point of care diagnostics, molecular detection, DNA sequencing and cancer screening.

Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and designers collaborate to tackle ambitious challenges set by global market leaders and pioneering technology start ups – turning bold ideas into world-changing products.

We have a wide reach within life science technology development. We’re making huge strides in automating chemistry and biology to accelerate drug discovery and development so life-changing medicines can reach people faster. We’re also changing how cell therapies and personalised medicines are manufactured, making them more affordable and accessible to patients. We have a proven track record in delivering cutting-edge diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of PCR instruments.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our collaborative Omics market team. As a Mechanical Engineering Consultant in our Omics team, you’ll contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge tools for genomic and proteomic analysis — from novel assays and consumables to integrated benchtop instruments — alongside a multidisciplinary team of passionate biologists, physicists and engineers. You'll also have the opportunity to work on projects across all of Life Science.

You’ll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle: shaping project proposals, leading and contributing to technical workstreams, and engaging directly with clients. Each project offers the chance to dive into new scientific domains, hone your project leadership and client relationship skills, and help bring transformative technologies to market.

Our work addresses real-world challenges in precision medicine, synthetic biology, advanced therapy manufacturing, agricultural biotechnology, and more—projects that are scientifically ambitious, commercially valuable, and socially impactful.

Qualifications

We’re seeking a commercially aware Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

You Will Bring

  • Demonstrated mechanical engineering capability, through a strong academic background and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Electromechanical system design and integration
    • Fluidics and microfluidics
    • Thermal management
    • Precision positioning and tolerance analysis
    • Specification and design of single-use components
    • Proficient use of CAD tools such as SolidWorks and/or OnShape
    • Systems-level thinking enabling input to risk management and failure mode analysis
  • Professional engineering experience, typically developed over 2-8 years, in a regulated industry. Familiarity with ISO 13485 or similar quality systems – is desirable.

You Are

  • Market aware, with an interest in genomics and proteomics and the ability to connect ideas to business outcomes, customer needs, and value creation
  • Strategic – you see the bigger picture, and anticipate challenges and opportunities
  • Excited about the commercial potential of technology development
  • Entrepreneurial and adaptable, comfortable taking calculated risks
  • Collaborative, able to build strong relationships, influence without authority
  • Committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment

Additional Information

TTP operates from an award-winning campus in Melbourn, just south of Cambridge.

Our Benefits Package Includes

  • Annual profit-related bonus
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • Private medical insurance (employees + dependants)
  • Free lunch and refreshments daily
  • Life insurance (6 x salary)
  • 25 days annual holiday(plus bank holidays)
  • Enhanced parental leave, with flexible return-to-work options
  • Electric car leasing scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • A wide range of social activities including squash, Zumba, arts and crafts, and TTP’s own rock band
  • Discounts and memberships for local sports and cultural venues
  • A comprehensive relocation package (if applicable)

This role is open on a rolling basis - we will review CVs as they come in

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