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Hardware Mechanical Engineer

Cepheid
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posted Oct 21, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Hardware Mechanical Engineer is responsible for contributing across the full product lifecycle — from early concept through to detailed design, verification, and transfer into production. You will work closely with senior engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to bring high-quality, robust mechanical solutions to life.

This is an opportunity to grow into a subsystem ownership role, developing both your technical depth and your influence within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

This position reports to the Hardware Engineering Senior Manager and is part of the Hardware Engineering Team located in Stevenage and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

· Own the detailed design and development of mechanical components and assemblies

· Create and maintain high-quality CAD models and engineering drawings

· Identify design risks early and propose practical, evidence-based solutions

Who you are:

· Educated to BA, BSc, MA or MSc in relevant mechanical or design discipline.

· Possessing >3yrs experience of delivering mechanical solutions.

· Understanding of engineering fundamentals such as materials, tolerancing, and analysis

· Hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, or product development environments

· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate requirements into practical designs

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

· Ability to travel – Occasional travel to partner sites in Europe & UK may be required

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