ABOUT US

Carbometrics is a specialist chemistry company based in Bristol, UK. Our core competency is the design, synthesis, and derivatisation of highly selective and robust carbohydrate-binding molecules. Our mission is to help people with diabetes to live more normal and longer lives. We are using our proprietary Biomimetic Glucose Binding Molecules (GBM) to develop a new glucose sensor chemistry that will enable market-leading Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM).

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a 5+ years’ experience working on a variety of complex projects.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD package
• Good communication skills, written and verbal, for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail in both designing and prototyping.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in and adapt to a high ambiguity, rapidly changing environment.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

• Relevant Degree in Engineering e.g. Mechanical, Manufacturing
• Interested Candidates without a formal Degree but significant relevant experience should still apply.
• 5+ years in Mechanical engineering
• To qualify for this position the candidate will need to be authorised to live and work in the UK
  At Carbometrics we value diversity. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome employees who meet the requirements of the job regardless of gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will work as part of a small engineering team supporting the research and development of Carbometrics technology. We are looking for someone to progress the Mechanical Engineering aspects of our Protype Wearable Devices, used to demonstrate the company’s core technology.
The candidate should be hands-on and able to work independently, adaptable to ideas and change, resourceful and self-motivated.
The role is based within our highly innovative team in Bristol’s only dedicated scientific incubator: Science Creates (St Phillips Incubator) (see Science Creates - A Home for Deep Tech in Bristol for more details). Carbometrics is a young, growing company and will offer the successful candidate an interesting and enjoyable work environment with a highly motivated team of scientists plus an opportunity to grow and develop scientific skills and experience.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer in a MedTech company at the forefront of wearable healthcare innovation. You’ll play a key role in developing life-changing technology and be part of a collaborative team making a real difference to patient outcomes.