Senior Mechanical Engineer

Do you thrive on bringing structure to complexity? Are you excited by the opportunity to shape how requirements, architecture, and change flow through a growing engineering organization? Join Moleculent and play a key role in building the backbone of a cutting-edge life science instrumentation platform! Moleculent is on a mission to build products that yield new insights into the molecular foundation of human biology. This is a chance to join a focused and dedicated team with extensive experience building successful life-science companies and products. This is a permanent position based in Solna, Stockholm. We will review the applications after the vacation period. Applicants must be eligible to work in Sweden without sponsorship. JOB DESCRIPTION Working as a Senior System Engineer within R&D Instrument at Moleculent, you will support the development of innovative products for research applications in a fast-growing R&D environment. You will focus on requirements management, system design coordination, change management, and configuration management, while also helping establish and improve scalable engineering processes as the organization grows. You will combine structured systems thinking with hands-on cross-functional collaboration across biochemistry, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Key responsibilities include: Define, structure, and maintain system and stakeholder requirements with clear traceability through design and verification Coordinate system-level architecture and design activities across biochemistry, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams Facilitate technical reviews to ensure alignment between requirements and implementation Establish and continuously improve requirements, change, and configuration management processes Manage engineering changes, conduct impact assessments, and maintain controlled product baselines Support system integration, verification, and product release activities QUALIFICATIONS To fit the role, you most likely hold a degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. You have experience in systems engineering within the development of life science instruments, laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, or similar technology-driven products. Fluent written and spoken English is required. We believe you have: Strong understanding of requirements management and configuration/change control principles Experience introducing or scaling engineering processes in a growing organization A structured, hands-on mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills Experience supporting system integration, verification, and product release activities Experience in project management/ working as a team lead is considered very meriting The right candidate for the role combines strong technical leadership with an operative, hands-on approach. As a person, you are analytical, structured, detail-oriented, and dedicated to product quality. You are positive, communicative, and collaborative, and you enjoy working in a goal-oriented environment. You are driven by teamwork and have a pragmatic approach. You are friendly, positive, and fun to work with, and you enjoy working in a fast-paced, changing environment. MOLECULENT We believe innovative biotechnology has enabled massive leaps forward in understanding the composition of tissues and organs. However, the functional understanding of how cells communicate in their native context and form these complex systems has just begun. We develop technology designed to uncover radical new insights into the cellular level of human biology by mapping the communication between cells in human tissue and providing meaningful data. https://www.moleculent.com/ Please note that Moleculent manages the recruitment process for this position. External recruitment agencies are requested to refrain from direct contact with us in this regard.

Do you have deep expertise in fluidics and flow-cell design for analytical instrumentation? Are you excited by the opportunity to drive development from early concepts to production and product care? Join Moleculent and play a key role in developing a cutting-edge life science instrumentation! Moleculent is on a mission to build products that yield new insights into the molecular foundation of human biology. This is a chance to join a focused and dedicated team with extensive experience building successful life-science companies and products. This is a permanent position based in Solna, Stockholm. The position is full-time and based at Moleculent’s headquarters in Solna, Stockholm. Please don’t wait to submit your application. We review candidates on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Applicants must be eligible to work in Sweden without sponsorship. JOB DESCRIPTION As a Senior Systems Engineer – Fluidics at Moleculent, you will be responsible for flow cells and fluidics design throughout the entire product development life cycle – from concept development and prototyping to design transfer and product care. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to develop robust and scalable solutions for advanced analytical instrumentation. You will combine hands-on laboratory work with system-level thinking and project leadership responsibilities. Key responsibilities include: Lead flow cell and fluidics design activities, including design, testing, troubleshooting, and verification Drive development of new flow cell concepts and consumable designs Support flow cell production engineering and production troubleshooting Ensure production equipment is maintained, supported, and qualified Participate in and drive instrument-level testing and verification activities Lead or contribute to throughput improvement initiatives Manage system-related project activities and integration work Contribute to early-stage conceptual development for future instrument generations Collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, Product Management, Biochemistry teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers QUALIFICATIONS To fit the role, you most likely hold an MSc in Technical Biology, Molecular Biotechnology, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A PhD within a relevant discipline is considered a strong advantage. Fluent written and spoken English is required. You have several years of experience working with fluidics and flow cell development in analytical or life science instrumentation environments. You are comfortable moving between development, testing, production support, and cross-functional collaboration. We believe you have: Experience with fluidics design in analytical systems Experience with consumable prototyping, product development, and transfer to manufacturing Knowledge of plastics and adhesives commonly used in life science or medical technology products Experience from product development of instrumentation within Life Science Hands-on laboratory experience and practical troubleshooting skills Project management or project leadership experience Experience with testing, verification, and troubleshooting activities Good understanding of integrated hardware/software instrumentation systems Nice to have: Experience with flow simulations Experience with requirements engineering and formal verification methodologies Experience working with analytical instruments, in vitro diagnostics systems, or medical devices Experience writing test specifications and verification documentation Swedish language skills You are hands-on, analytical, and solution-oriented, with a strong ability to navigate complex technical challenges. You enjoy working closely with both development and production teams and thrive in collaborative environments where innovation and quality are central. You are structured in your approach while remaining pragmatic and adaptable in a fast-moving environment. You take ownership of your work and enjoy driving projects forward together with others. MOLECULENT We believe innovative biotechnology has enabled massive leaps forward in understanding the composition of tissues and organs. However, the functional understanding of how cells communicate in their native context and form these complex systems has just begun. We develop technology designed to uncover radical new insights into the cellular level of human biology by mapping the communication between cells in human tissue and providing meaningful data. https://www.moleculent.com/ Please note that Moleculent manages the recruitment process for this position. External recruitment agencies are requested to refrain from direct contact with us in this regard.