R&D mechanical engineers

Bentham Instruments Limited

R&D mechanical engineers

Salary Not Specified

Bentham Instruments Limited, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 86608b42c20345d49c0de8a81403c20a

Full Job Description

  • Design and develop high class optical scientific instrumentation from initial concept

  • Ensure designs not only fulfil function but are easy to manufacture

  • Present designs for review

  • Ensure a smooth transition of new products into manufacturing

  • Exhibit a great attitude as a team player

    BSc or MSc in mechanical engineering

  • several years of relevant experience, preferably in opto-mechanical product design

  • Experience of working in a design team, generating functioning 3D models and 2D model packs ready for manufacture and build manual packs

  • Significant experience in using and producing engineering drawings

  • Experience in designing high precision metalwork, sheet metal components and manufacturing

  • Previous experience in ensuring a smooth transition to manufacturing, including first article inspection

  • Experience of liaising with suppliers

  • Excellent verbal and writing skills

    Bentham Instruments Limited is seeking R&D mechanical engineers to support the development of OEM and new products, from the start-up phase, through prototype to production. Playing a critical role in the early-stage development environment, you will bring excellent mechanical engineering skills with the ability to think outside the box in the solution of technical challenges.


  • Company Profile: Bentham Instruments Limited has a world-wide reputation in optics and photonics. A privately-owned company, for over 40 years, we have been at the fore-front of the development and manufacture of scientific instrumentation used to characterise sources of light, detectors and materials and for in vivo applications. Our diverse client base comprises industrial R&D, production and quality departments, universities, research establishments, hospitals and national metrology institutes. With an enviable reputation for quality and service and a global presence, we have an ambitious plan for growth.