Automata
Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)
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Contract Length: 6 Weeks
Rate: Competitive day rate based on experience
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Automata is building a world-class company to disrupt the life science industry and empower scientists by making automation a reality for every lab.
We work with labs across the world to understand their specific workflows and needs and develop personalised solutions that range from diagnostic, and drug discovery to synthetic biology. Our LINQ platform allows us to simplify everyday automation tasks, while supporting more advanced paths for specialised workflows, in a fast, flexible, and cost-efficient way.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Reviewing and updating existing supplier CAD designs in OnShape to meet company standards and prepare them for migration to a PLM tool. Specifically:
- Updating supplier CAD designs to workable states, including the required accessories and configurations
- Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of CAD metadata, including materials and masses
- Aligning and developing a supporting instrument database
- Migrating designs to the PLM tool
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Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proficient OnShape user
- More than two years’ mechanical design experience
- Strong attention to detail
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
- You want to operate at the edge of your capability - where expectations are high and impact is real
- You’re motivated by ownership and autonomy - not hierarchy or process
- You want to build and scale something meaningful - our product directly saves lives
- You’re currently under-leveraged, moving faster than your environment allows
- You want to work with people who are equally driven, pragmatic, and focused on outcomes
What gets us excited?
We’re passionate about the future of Technology and Automation and our growing success is built upon like-minded individuals who share our passion.
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Excited about cutting edge technology? At Automata - and the production team in particular - we are at the bleeding edge of robotics and automation, delivering working, tailored solutions to our customers at a regular cadence.
If this sounds like a good fit and have tick the right boxes, you will love having the opportunity to build something that immediately adds value.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
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