Socode are working with a fast-growing medical robotics company developing next-generation robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery. As their core platform moves through critical development phases, they’re now looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their R&D team.

This is a true product-development role where you’ll own real mechanisms on a complex electromechanical system — not just small sub-assemblies.

What will you be doing?

• Designing and developing precision mechanical systems from concept through to production
• Working hands-on with prototypes, testing, and iterative design improvements
• Integrating mechanisms with sensors, actuators, and electronics
• Using analysis and simulation tools to validate your designs
• Selecting materials and manufacturing routes for both prototypes and scale-up
• Supporting design reviews with clinical, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams
• Working with external suppliers and supporting verification and validation testing
• Designing simple fixtures to support test and validation work

We’re looking for:

• A Mechanical Engineering (or similar) degree
• 3–5 years’ experience in a hands-on R&D or startup-style environment
• Strong experience designing precision mechanical systems
• Confident with tolerance analysis, FEA, and solid engineering fundamentals
• Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally SolidWorks
• Comfortable building and testing your own designs in a lab
• Someone who takes ownership, spots problems early, and follows them through
• A practical engineer who cares about product quality and robustness

Nice to have:

• ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• Exposure to full product lifecycle from early concept to production
• Good understanding of design for manufacture and reliability