Senior Mechanical Engineer

Active Silicon
Durham
1 week ago
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Active Silicon is a market leader in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge computer imaging products. Our solutions are used globally across manufacturing, life sciences, medical imaging, robotics, and security, often tailored to specific customer requirements. We work with medium to large companies worldwide, building long‑term partnerships. Active Silicon is part of the Solid‑State plc group


Explore our current product range here: https://www.activesilicon.com/products


We are now looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in developing and maintaining our next generation of product


The Role

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team. You will help design and deliver specialist digital image acquisition products used globally across multiple sectors. You will be involved from concept through to production, helping to bring high‑performance, reliable products to market.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled and diverse development team creating specialist digital image acquisition technologies that impact clients worldwide.


What You Will Be Doing

  • Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
  • Produce and maintain drawings, BOMs, and production documentation
  • Manage 3D libraries for mechanical and PCB design systems
  • Support prototyping, testing, and validation
  • Collaborate with electronics, production, and quality teams
  • Troubleshoot production and field issues
  • Ensure compliance with standards and safety regulations
  • Support suppliers and manufacturing partners
  • Lead migration from Solid Edge to SolidWorks
  • Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

What We Are Looking For

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 5+ years’ experience designing electro‑mechanical products
  • Advanced SolidWorks proficiency
  • Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with engineering documentation and BOMs
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Experience in computer vision or camera systems
  • Exposure to PCB design collaboration (e.g., Altium)
  • Regulated industry experience (medical, defence, aerospace)
  • Thermal or stress modelling knowledge
  • Experience taking products from concept to production
  • MRP/BOM version control experience

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 5% employer pension (salary sacrifice)
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • EV salary sacrifice scheme
  • Westfield Health Scheme including Health Cash Plan (cover for dependents), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted gym membership, retail discounts, and wellbeing initiatives

Why Join Active Silicon

  • Work on innovative, real‑world technology used globally
  • Be part of a skilled, friendly engineering team
  • Gain exposure to diverse industries and applications
  • Join a company where your ideas and expertise matter
  • Enjoy stability as part of a successful listed group

If you are passionate about engineering high‑quality products and want to help create best‑in‑class technology, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our next chapter in innovation.


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