Cambridge Mechatronics
Other Engineering
Cambridge, UK
Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd (CML) is a globally recognised fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Cambridge, UK. CML is pioneering Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator systems that deliver breakthrough performance in high-precision, high-volume applications such as smartphones, AR/VR head-mounted devices, and compact medical devices.
With a multi-disciplinary global team spanning materials science, mechanical design, electronics, and software, CML develops complete actuator system solutions — including SMA actuators, control ICs, and advanced algorithms.
CML holds approximately 900 granted and pending patents and ranks among the top 25 UK patent filers, reflecting our strong commitment to innovation and technology leadership.
We are now seeking a motivated and hands-on Development & Verification Engineer to support the development of our next-generation miniature insulin pump.
Working alongside the Head of Medical Devices and a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in the development of the insulin pump microdoser and associated mechanical subsystems.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a detailed understanding of product requirements, translating those requirements into robust mechanical designs, and ensuring designs are suitable for high-volume manufacture. You will work closely with electronics, firmware, systems, quality, and manufacturing partners to deliver innovative, reliable, and manufacturable medical device solutions.
This role is ideally suited to an engineer with experience in medical device development who understands the challenges of designing precision mechanisms for high-volume production within a regulated environment.
Product Design & Development
· Support the development of the insulin pump microdoser and associated mechanical subsystems.
· Develop detailed mechanical designs from product and system requirements.
· Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation.
· Analyse and optimise component and assembly performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
· Support design reviews and contribute to technical decision-making throughout the development process.
Requirements & Systems Understanding
· Develop a detailed understanding of subsystem requirements and performance targets.
· Define and document critical design parameters for individual components and assemblies.
· Understand and assess the impact of manufacturing variation and tolerance stack-up on product performance.
· Work collaboratively with systems, electronics, firmware, and quality teams to ensure subsystem requirements are fully understood and achieved.
Design for Manufacture & Industrialisation
· Apply knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes to optimise product designs.
· Develop component, assembly, and build process designs suitable for scalable production.
· Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities.
· Identify opportunities to improve product robustness, yield, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
· Support transfer of designs from prototype through to manufacturing readiness.
Supplier & Prototype Development
· Liaise with moulding suppliers, manufacturing partners, and component vendors to source prototype and development parts.
· Support supplier technical reviews and manufacturing feasibility assessments.
· Work with external partners to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
· Support prototype build activities and engineering investigations.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
· Ensure engineering activities comply with ISO 13485 quality management requirements.
· Support design control activities including requirements management, verification, validation, risk analysis, and change control.
· Contribute to technical documentation required for regulatory submissions and product development records.
· Support compliance with international medical device standards and regulatory requirements.
Essential
· Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
· Experience developing products within a medical device environment.
· Strong mechanical design experience using 3D CAD tools.
· Understanding of precision mechanical systems and tolerance analysis.
· Experience designing products for high-volume manufacture.
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection moulding, assembly, and component production.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical activities.
· Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Desirable
· Experience developing drug delivery devices, pumps, fluidic systems, or disposable medical products.
· Experience working within ISO 13485-regulated development environments.
· Familiarity with risk management processes such as ISO 14971.
· Experience with supplier management and manufacturing partner engagement.
· Understanding of micro-mechanisms, valves, seals, springs, and precision actuation systems.
· Experience supporting verification and validation testing.
· Knowledge of international medical device regulatory requirements.
· Highly proactive and self-managing.
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
· Collaborative and able to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
· Practical and hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
· Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment.
· Curious, innovative, and driven to solve complex technical problems.
This is a unique opportunity to join a world-leading technology company and contribute to the development of innovative medical devices that have the potential to improve patient outcomes worldwide.
You will work alongside experts in mechanical engineering, electronics, firmware, systems engineering, and materials science, helping to develop cutting-edge insulin delivery technology from concept through to commercialisation.