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# Mechanical Systems Engineer at SPT Labtech

**Location**
: Cambridge, England

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: May 18, 2026

## Description

Mechanical engineer role at SPT Labtech in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, focused on maintaining and improving laboratory systems across sample management products. The engineer will investigate and resolve field and manufacturing issues, lead design changes from concept through verification and production handover, act as mechanical lead and systems integrator across electronics, firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality teams, and support service and applications with complex technical issues. The role is primarily office and lab-based, requires strong mechanical design and problem-solving skills, and values experience in scientific instrumentation, laboratory automation, refrigeration, thermal analysis, and relevant safety standards.

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