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

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that this role is open only to candidates who already have permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK. As this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and cannot accept applications from candidates on temporary work or student visas of any length.

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 scratchRapid prototyping and testing your ideasCollaborating with a team of engineers who live and breathe innovationExploring emerging tech like AI, machine vision, and generative designTurning concepts into working prototypes that push boundariesDeveloping the next generation of cutting edge products to add to our growing portfolio

What You’ll Need:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar3+ years in R&D, automation, robotics, or product developmentSolid foundation in mechanical, mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineeringCAD wizardry (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)Hands-on experience with prototyping, 3D printing, electronics, and workshop toolsUnderstanding of a wide range of manufacturing processes and design suitability for eachKnowledge of robotics systems, motion control, PLCs, and embedded systemsExcellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills

Desirable Skills:

A portfolio of personal projects that show off your engineering creativityFamiliarity with machine vision, AI/ML, or automation platformsExperience in lab automation, medical devices, or industrial roboticsExposure to compliance frameworks (ISO 9001, Machinery regs)

Company Benefits:

33 day's annual holiday (rising to 38 with service, incl. public holidays)Private Healthcare with Aviva5% employer pension contribution paid on full salaryEnhanced maternity and paternity leave (long service applicable)CPD support with annual professional body subscription coveredFree on-site gym, squash courts, bouldering wall, and a wide range of staff clubs

Labman Values:

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