Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bioherent's mission is to create above state-of-the-art photonic biosensors for a variety of clinical applications, with the goal of simplifying and accelerating the diagnostics pathway at hospitals and other healthcare institutions. Created in 2021 as a deep tech spin-off of the University of Malaga, our technology is the result of decades of research and development in photonics, chemical and clinical sciences. The company is moving fast to solve unmet clinical diagnostics challenges. Joining us now will provide you with the unmatched opportunity of applying advanced technical skills to improve people's health, and professionally evolving quickly in a young and dynamic highly qualified environment. All of it while working in one of the most sough-after cities in Europe: Málaga!

We need you for:

The mechanical engineer at Bioherent will be responsible for leading the mechanical system design of the company's photonic biosensor devices, translating high-level product specifications into robust and scalable solutions. You will play a key role in taking prototypes into certified, production-ready products, balancing quality, cost, and timeline constraints.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the mechanical system design from early prototyping to scalable, manufacturable solutions.
• Ensuring technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Negotiating with suppliers and engineering service providers to align on specifications, quality targets, and delivery schedules.
• Overseeing documentation, certification readiness, and mechanical validation of the device.
• Translating 2D/3D designs into detailed engineering drawings and production-ready formats.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams (photonics, electronics, fluidics, quality, regulatory) to ensure full system integration.
• Contributing to the industrialization process by identifying key risks, optimizing designs for manufacturing, and supporting certification processes.

We offer:

• Full-time position in a company with top-tier talent retention policies.
• Responsibility-based working culture oriented toward better diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Fast-pace professional development in a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Build a project from the ground up with a truly relevant social impact.
• Collaboration with people-focused leaders in fields of photonics, chemistry and medicine.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with strong focus on product/system design.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development, ideally in medical devices, biotech, or high-precision systems.
• Proven ability to translate high-level product specs into manufacturable, cost-efficient, and regulatory-compliant solutions.
• Experience scaling prototypes into production: DFM/DFA, compliance, tolerance analysis, supplier negotiation.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360); familiarity with CNC, injection molding, sealing techniques, and manufacturing transfer.

Preferred:

• Experience with contract manufacturers and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, MDR/FDA).
• Knowledge of microfluidics, fluid simulation (COMSOL/ANSYS), and biosensor integration.