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Senior Fluidics Hardware Designer (M/F/D)
Tasks:
Build and lead the fluidics engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Lead the end-to-end design and development of the single-use fluidic cartridge system, focusing on sample preparation, purification, and precise liquid handling and COGS.
Drive the design, production, and verification of prototypes (from early concept to pre-production units), utilizing both internal capabilities and managing external manufacturing partners.
Champion Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles, with a strong emphasis on cost-effective, high-volume production.
Conduct materials selection and testing, ensuring compatibility and performance for diagnostic applications.
Collaborate intimately with the biochip team to ensure optimal fluidic integration and system performance and the Hardware team for interfacing the cartridge to a readout device.
Manage supplier relationships for manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to quality (GxP) and cost targets.
Take ownership of product development planning and R&D budgeting for the fluidics subsystem
Qualification:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience designing and prototyping fluidic systems, preferably for biological or medical applications
Experience with prototyping methods for fluidic systems, in particular for sample purification and extraction workflows
Experience with production of consumables for GMP-regulated environments, ideally for diagnostic systems
Familiarity with material compatibility and biofouling considerations in biological sample handling
Experience bringing fluidic devices from early-stage prototypes to preproduction, including DfM and scaling considerations
Excellent problem-solving skills, experimental rigor, and documentation practices
Proven leadership experience with a strong track record in building and leading high-performing teams
Demonstrated ability to independently plan and manage product development budgets, timelines, and resources
Requirements:
Start: asap
Duration: 4-6 months
Capacity: 3-5 days per week
Location: Munich
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