Research & Development Engineer

Senior R&D Engineer – Electro-Mechanical Systems
London Based
6-month contract / Outside IR35
Competitive Pay
Are you a hands-on Senior R&D Engineer with a passion for solving complex electro-mechanical challenges?
If so, I'd love to hear from you as CY Partners is supporting a pioneering organisation that is transforming the landscape of molecular diagnostics through cutting-edge technology. With a focus on rapid, accurate molecular analysis, they’re empowering clinicians and researchers with tools that accelerate discovery and improve patient outcomes. Their collaborative, innovation-led culture attracts some of the brightest minds in science and engineering, all driven by a shared mission to deliver life-changing solutions at the intersection of biology and technology.
They’re looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join their growing team and play a key role in the design, development, and testing of advanced systems and components used in experimental platforms.
As a Senior R&D Engineer, you'll bring together mechanical engineering expertise, fluidic dynamics know-how, and practical design skills to help drive innovation across a range of complex projects. You’ll work closely with colleagues across software, process engineering, and science—both in the UK and US—developing prototypes, optimising test systems, and helping shape the future of scientific technology.
What you’ll be doing:

• Designing, building, and testing novel systems and components based on both internal R&D goals and client requirements.
  
• Solving complex electro-mechanical problems using creative, data-driven approaches.
  
• Planning and conducting experiments, analysing data, and clearly presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, science, software, and IC design teams.
  
• Supporting the prototyping and testing of systems in-house and with external partners.
  Experience you'll need for the Senior R&D Engineer:
  
• A higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, with extensive post-grad experience in an R&D setting working on complex electromechanical systems.
  
• Strong working knowledge of system mechanics, fluidics, and basic electronics.
  
• Proficiency in CAD and CAE software (e.g., SolidWorks, COMSOL).
  
• Hands-on experience with prototyping methods such as 3D printing, CNC milling, or laser cutting.
  
• The ability to grasp and discuss wider technical concepts including microfluidics, pneumatics, and temperature control.
  
• Clear, confident communicator who can present experimental results to a range of stakeholders.
  Additional experience in the following is an advantage;
  
• Experience working within a regulated industry, especially ISO 13485.
  
• An interest in programming and data automation.
  
• Background in designing and testing sealed fluidic plastic components.
  This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior R&D Engineer who wants to contribute to projects with real scientific impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
  CY Partners is acting as a recruitment business/agency in relation to this vacancy