Engineering Technician (mechatronic)

Engineering technician - mechanical, mechatronics or electrical

Advanced Biomedical Technology | West London full time on site

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing company at the forefront of advanced biomedical engineering.

Are you an ONC/HNC (or higher) qualified technician/engineer with at least three years of practical experience?

Do you enjoy solving problems, thinking independently, and making tangible improvements?

Would you like to work for a cutting-edge biomedical company transforming healthcare?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Company

An innovative West London–based biomedical start-up, is designing and manufacturing advanced laboratory and clinical cell-manufacturing equipment. Their technology is revolutionising healthcare by automating the production of stem cells with minimal human intervention.

Their systems integrate, mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, robotics/mechatronics, fluid control,  and instrumentation technology

The Role

As an Engineering Technician, you will work across a broad range of activities including:

• Mechanical assembly of enclosures, structures, robotic components, small drives and actuators, senors and actuators, PCBAs, small looms, pipes and specialist consumable items. 
• In house and client-based fault finding, rectification and diagnostics
• Supplier liaison
• Component-level testing and commissioning

This is a hands-on, varied position within a highly technical and fast-moving environment.  Full training and instruction will be given and previous medical or assembly experience is NOT essential

What We’re Looking For

The bar is high — but open to all backgrounds, even Selection is based on what you can demonstrate now.

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ, ONC/D, HNC/D, in Mechanical, Mechatronics , electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Good understanding of engineering principles
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings inc some knowledge of BS8888,
• Minimum 3 years of practical engineering experience of technical assembly following instructions, drawings, schematics within mechanical, electromechanical, robotics, sensors, fluids or instrumentation.
• Experience of working in a regulated industry aerospace, avionics, defence, nuclear, motorsport, automotive or similar
• Demonstrated ability to apply original thought and affect change (not simply follow instructions)
• Strong structured thinking — able to explain reasoning clearly (e.g. using “5 Whys” problem-solving)
• Clear, concise and effective communication skills within a team-focused environment
• Right to work in UK indefinitely
• Commutable of west London or willing to relocate

Desirable

• 5 years plus experience as a technician within an instrumentation, process control, medical devices, robotic or fluidic systems environment
• Ability to read simple electrical/fluid schematics and use hand tools
• soldering to IPC level
• manual/low volume machining
• light fabrication
• ISO EN 13485

We’re looking for individuals with curiosity, structured thinking, and the confidence to improve procedures— not just maintain them.

Why Apply?

• Join a mission-driven biomedical company making a real difference to patients’ lives
• Working in west central London
• Work on advanced, multidisciplinary systems in a varied role
• Be part of a growing, innovative team
• Contribute meaningfully from day one

How to Apply

Please include a short covering paragraph within your CV explaining why you are suitable for this role and the key word TONTO  (If you’ve read this far — this is essential.)