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Engineer - IVD / Medical Devices
Engineer – IVD / Medical Devices
12 month contract
Based in London
£ Highly competitive salary
Are you an Engineer with hands on experience with diagnostic instrumentation?
Would you like to join the Engineering team at a ground-breaking organisation to support the development and trial of their innovative molecular diagnostics platform?
My client are a trail-blazing MedTech company with a disruptive diagnostics platform, providing fast and insightful near-patient analysis for a range of unmet clinical needs. As they continue to grow, they are looking to bring onboard a Senior Engineering Technician to play a hands-on role in troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimising specialised instruments within an ISO 13485-compliant setting. From supporting R&D teams to undertaking proof of concept testing projects, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to innovation in the life sciences sector.
Key Responsibilities of the Engineer – IVD / Medical Devices will include;
Investigating and resolving issues with complex electromechanical instrumentation in a BSL-2 laboratory environment.
Running tests using control software and workshop tools to support ongoing product development.
Assembling and maintaining R&D devices, rigs, and fixtures using components like microfluidics, pneumatics, sensors, and temperature control systems.
Providing technical input and collaborating with engineers and scientists across multi-disciplinary teams.
Drafting and maintaining high-quality documentation (SOPs, BOMs, WIs, reports) in line with ISO 13485 regulations.
Independently managing tasks and small projects with minimal supervision.
To be considered for the Engineer – IVD / Medical Devices vacancy, you’ll need the following skills and experience;
Proven Engineering experience within medical devices, diagnostics, or another regulated industry.
Skilled in testing, troubleshooting and / or preventive maintenance of precision electromechanical or diagnostic systems.
Beneficial: Experience in rapid prototyping (e.g. CNC milling, 3D printing, laser cutting), electrical assembly, soldering, and / or basic CAD (SolidWorks).
Comfortable working in a wet lab or BSL-2 setting.
Excellent communication skills and a personable nature to support relationship building with stakeholders to address R&D Engineering activities.
Ability to work both independently and within the larger team to ensure the smooth running of the workshop and Engineering activities.
Whether you're currently working as an Engineer or Senior Engineering Technician or are keen to step up into a senior technical support role in R&D, this London-based contract offers a chance to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values precision, creativity, and impact.
For further information, please apply online or contact Katie-May Kress at CY Partners for further information.
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The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy