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.)