(Senior) R&D Systems Engineer - Life Sciences (m/f/d)
DE | Office - Ulm
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
We are looking for a skilled (Senior) R&D Systems Engineer (m/f/d) to strengthen our team and help shape the next generation of our technology. In this role, you will be working at the interface of process automation, mechatronics and fluidics. You will take responsibility for cross-functional engineering projects to enhance system performance and reliability during the product lifecycle while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external contract development and manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities:
Lead continuous engineering initiatives and design updates for our preclinical Polarizer Polaris throughout its lifecycle
Review critical design and component choices from external partners and provide structured technical feedback
Maintain and organize the Design History File (DHF) securing consistency between specifications, verification activities, risk management and design changes to guarantee product compliance and support efficient production
Oversee the engineering of the fluidic subsystem: Technical dimensioning, sizing, and integration of complex thermal and fluidic processes to ensure optimized system performance
Develop and evaluate functional prototype assemblies to validate design changes, mitigate technical risks, and prove out system improvements
Define and structure comprehensive verification strategies of engineering requirements and ensure systematic test execution.
Coordinate and execute hands-on lab testing on the preclinical Polaris system, evaluate results, and provide technical feedback
Partner with the service team to provide 3rd-level engineering support, converting field feedback and root-cause analyses into actionable inputs for the system design
Your profile
Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
3+ years of professional experience in an interdisciplinary R&D environment following a structured development process
Experience in driving technical project work, managing product design documentation and providing technical expertise to navigate regulatory compliance (e.g. IEC 61010)
Strong background in multi-disciplinary engineering principles with core expertise in mechatronics, complex fluidic architectures, thermodynamics and mechanical design
Extensive hands-on lab experience, ideally in the field of automated, multi-step chemical or fluidic processes
Demonstrated experience in analysing complex systems at a high level.
Good communication skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners
Experience in working with development and manufacturing partners
Passion for innovative products and the work in an interdisciplinary team
Fluent in English
Why us?
Attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary and stock options
Key role in a highly advanced and fast-growing startup company
Impactful product promoting better understanding and treatment of cancer
International team, from over 30 different nationalities
Positive work environment with open communication and a collaborative mindset
Indefinite employment contract
30 vacation days
Flexible working hours
Annual health budget (Allianz bKV)
EGYM Wellpass
Relocation support
Contact information
Join us in making a difference! Submit your application to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Any questions? Please contact: Daniel Sypli Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager mail: careers@nvision-quantum.com
