Technological Development Engineer

Technological Development Engineer -R&D Picodya

Picodya Technologies LTD- Rehovot /Kibbutz Hatzerim, Israel (Hybrid ) Full-time ·

At Picodya Technologies, we develop revolutionary diagnostic platform capable of performing laboratory grade serology and molecular diagnostics at the Point of Care (PoC). We have successfully built our B-Matrix platform based on our proprietary high density microfluidic chip and a set of disposables capable of precisely handling Picolitre sample volume.

The B-Matrix can simultaneously test an array of Bio-Markers from a small sample volume in under 15 minutes, based on our own developed robotics, optics and computer vision algorithms.

We are now looking for a seasoned technological engineer with great professional and leadership skills to lead engineering projects aiming to take our prototype platform from R&D to manufacturing and operations for scale-up and Design4Manufacturing readiness.

Job Name: Technological Development Engineer.

Department: R&D Technological development.

Direct Supervisor: Team leader Technological Development / Director of R&D

Number direct subordinates: None.

Scope of the position: Full time.

Work environment: Office / workshop / Picodya sites (Rehovot / Hatzerim) / subcontractors.

Location: Resident Between Rehovot to Beer-Sheva, Israel.

Main Tasks:

1.   Leading technological development & engineering projects in R&D – developing technologies for the production and improvement of the company's products.

2.   Leads/partner in the development of new technologies for the company's products.

3.   Development of engineering solutions for the construction and production of semi-industrial prototypes.

4.   Responsible for engineering documentation and preparation processes for the transfer of the company's products from R&D to Operations.

5.   Act as technological focal point for Engineering & Operations procedures.

6.   Determination and leadership of professional standards in the engineering and technological processes.

7.   Support procurement and engineering processes for cost reduction and scale-up of the company's products.

8.   Search for new manufacturers/suppliers in the company's technological fields.

Role's partners:

1. Project managers in R&D & Technological development.

2. Colleagues in the R&D, Engineering, and technological development teams.

3. Members of the Biology R&D team

4. Subcontractors.

5. Staff members in the Operations (Purchasing, Assembly & Integration, QA/QC).

6. External interfaces: subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers in Israel and abroad.

Previous experience required:

1. Education: BSc. in Mechanical Engineering.

2. At least 3-5 years of previous experience in the field of automation and assembly technologies.

3. Experience in development and engineering in accordance with the regulatory requirements for medical devices -  an advantage.

4.Hebrew and English – High level in writing & speaking - A must.

5. Knowledge and experience in the field of optics -An Advantage.

6. Knowledge and experience in controls technologies for Micro-Fluidics systems-An Advantage.

Required personal capabilities:

1. Ability to work in a dynamic Start-Up environment.

2. Ability to make decisions quickly and meet tight tasks schedules and deliverables.

3. With proactive & initiative approach and out-of-the-box thinking.

4. Great team member as well as high throughput self-contributor.

5. Great in synergistic management of complex interface interfaces.

Critical Success Factors for the Role (CSF):

1.  In-depth recognition and understanding of multi-disciplinary systems engineering.

2.  Implementing new technologies and improving products according to work plans.

3.  Managing Project's tasks and sub-contractors at a high professional level to ensure on time deliverables.

Please send you CV to : [email protected]