Research & Development Engineer
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£46,100
(£23.64 per hour)
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Description
Position: Research & Development Engineer
Reporting to: Head of Concept Development
Location: Labman HQ, Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Employment Type: Full-time
Are you the kind of engineer who spends weekends building robotic arms, hacking together Arduino projects, or building and launching potato cannons just for fun? Do you dream in CAD and get excited by the smell of solder? If so, we want you on our team!
Labman is on the hunt for a creative, hands-on R&D Engineer with a passion for automation, robotics, and solving real-world problems in wild and wonderful ways. We’re not your average engineering company. We build cool stuff, break boundaries and have a blast doing it. If you’re a curious creator who loves to tinker, invent, and collaborate — this is your playground.
What You'll Do
Reporting to: Head of Concept Development
Location: Labman HQ, Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Employment Type: Full-time
Are you the kind of engineer who spends weekends building robotic arms, hacking together Arduino projects, or building and launching potato cannons just for fun? Do you dream in CAD and get excited by the smell of solder? If so, we want you on our team!
Labman is on the hunt for a creative, hands-on R&D Engineer with a passion for automation, robotics, and solving real-world problems in wild and wonderful ways. We’re not your average engineering company. We build cool stuff, break boundaries and have a blast doing it. If you’re a curious creator who loves to tinker, invent, and collaborate — this is your playground.
What You'll Do
- Designing & creating novel electromechanical devices from scratch
- Rapid prototyping and testing your ideas
- Collaborating with a team of engineers who live and breathe innovation
- Exploring emerging tech like AI, machine vision, and generative design
- Turning concepts into working prototypes that push boundaries
- Developing the next generation of cutting edge products to add to our growing portfolio
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar
- 3+ years in R&D, automation, robotics, or product development
- Solid foundation in mechanical, mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering
- CAD wizardry (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, 3D printing, electronics, and workshop tools
- Understanding of a wide range of manufacturing processes and design suitability for each
- A portfolio of personal projects that show off your engineering creativity
- Familiarity with machine vision, AI/ML, or automation platforms
- Experience in lab automation, medical devices, or industrial robotics
- Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO 9001, Machinery regs)
- 33 day's annual holiday (rising to 38 with service, incl. public holidays)
- Private Healthcare with Aviva
- 5% employer pension contribution paid on full salary
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (long service applicable)
- CPD support with annual professional body subscription covered
- Free on-site gym, squash courts, bouldering wall, and a wide range of staff clubs
In it together – We’re a team; a community of mutual support
Excellence – Working and delivering at the very highest quality
Humility – Respecting yourself and others
Sustainability – Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community
Fun – Enjoyment in your work