Senior Fluidics Hardware Designer (m/w/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

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