Mechanical/3D Printing Engineer

About AnthroTek

Anthrotek is a fast-growing start-up developing revolutionary artificial skin, hyper-realistic organs, faces and body parts for fields ranging from medical to next-gen robotics, and the Hollywood special effects industry. We blend cutting-edge material science with artistic precision and the latest 3D modelling, AI and 3D printing technologies. We are now looking for a versatile mechanical engineer to complement our team of passionate scientists and artists.

The Role

As our Mechanical/3D Printing Engineer, you’ll own our 3D printer suite, push soft-material printing to new limits, lead the testing and development of artificial skin and contribute to the project management excellence of the company.

What You’ll Do

• Own our suite of SLA and FDM 3D printers including management, troubleshooting, maintenance.
• Innovate soft-material prints: fine-tune printer settings and material mixes for soft material printing integration.
• Design tests: develop tensile, compression, and other mechanical and visual tests to validate and further develop our new artificial skin models.
• Participate in start to end project management, including resource management, sourcing, customer interaction, drafting updates and product validation.
• Prototype development: design CAD mechanical components to improve our anatomical replicas; iterate to nail realism.
• Shape our lab culture: help set workshop best practices, mentor interns, and manage supplies.

What You’ll Bring

Must-Haves

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical, Materials or Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 2+ years operating/troubleshooting 3D printers,and a good knowledge of slicer software (e.g. Cura).
• Understanding of rubber materials (silicone, TPU) and their mechanical characterisation.
• Experience of managing projects independently and autonomously.

Nice-to-Haves

• Solid CAD skills (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).
• Proven experience in project management and project management softwares
• Background in medical simulation, SFX mask-making, or custom robotics.

(If you meet most but not all must-haves and are excited by our mission, please apply!)

What We Offer

• High Impact: See your prototypes in real-world use—OR demos, robot demos, and film sets.
• Growth & Ownership: Early-hire scope to define processes and step into senior roles.
• Cutting-Edge Toolkit: Access to the latest printers, materials, and training budgets.
• Competitive Comp: Salary + stock options; 26 days PTO; flexible hours; hybrid as needed.

Salary range:

• Entry-Level / Graduate (0–2 years) £27,000 – £32,000 per year
• Early Career (2–5 years) £30,000 – £40,000 per year

Inclusion at AnthroTek

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. AnthroTek is an equal-opportunity employer building a team as varied as the humans our products emulate.

Apply:

Send your CV and a note about one project you’re proud of to we can’t wait to meet you!

No Recruitment Agencies, Please

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies, headhunters, and other third parties do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Anthrotek has a strict policy of not engaging with unsolicited agency services and we do not offer fees for candidate referrals from third parties.

We are committed to building our team through direct applications from individuals who are genuinely interested in joining us. If that’s you – we’d love to hear from you!