Mechanical Engineer

Bioherent; Málaga; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioherent, Inc. in Málaga is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design the mechanical and automation features of our photonic biosensors used in clinical diagnostics.

You will lead development and design activities to deliver robust, scalable products, translate requirements into specs, and ensure prototype validation in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting. The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 2+ years of mechanical product development, fluent English, and a hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or compatible technical field.
• At least 2 years experience in mechanical product development and design.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and machine design principles.
• Fluent English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design the mechanical and automation features of photonic biosensors.
• Lead process development to create commercial versions of the products.
• Translate product requirements into mechanical specifications.

Skills

CAD tools

Mechanical design

Prototype testing

Documentation

R&D processes familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

Bioherent is a deep-tech spin-off from the University of Málaga developing state-of-the-art photonic biosensors to simplify and accelerate clinical diagnostics. Our technology combines photonics, chemistry, and clinical sciences to address unmet needs in healthcare. Joining Bioherent means contributing directly to the development of next-generation diagnostic solutions in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment based in Málaga.

Role Description

The Mechanical Engineer at Bioherent will be responsible for designing the mechanical and automation features of the company’s photonic biosensors. In this role, you will lead process development and design activities to create commercial versions of the products.

Required background

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or compatible technical field
• At least +2 years experience in mechanical product development and design
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and machine design principles
• Fluent English, both written and spoken. Spanish is a plus

Technical skills

• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Experience translating product requirements into mechanical specifications.
• Experience validating and testing prototypes against technical requirements
• Ability to generate clear technical documentation in a product development environment
• Familiarity with R&D processes in engineering or related fields

Preferred skills

• Experience in medical technology, photonics, or other regulated/high-tech environments
• Knowledge of automation process design and control
• Basic understanding of electronics and optics
• Basic programming skills in C/C++ or hardware platforms such as Arduino or ATMEL
• Basic scripting skills in Python or MATLAB