Senior Mechanical Engineer (Automation): Job Description

Reporting to: VP of Engineering

Location: Reading, RG30 1DZ

Working hours: 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday

About BigSis

BigSis (www.bigsis.tech), a UK start‑up, is applying robotics and artificial intelligence to transform the production of sterile male insects, which are used for chemical‑free control of pest insects. BigSis has developed a pilot automated production line and is now focused on scaling to millions of insects per week.

Company Values

• Spirit – Having innovation, team and fighting spirit!


• Fluid – Working in a flexible way and being open to change


• Trustworthy – Includes honesty, integrity, respect and being approachable


• Growth mindset – Learn and grows & embraces challenges


• Succeeding together – Collaborate and celebrates success together

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