Development Engineer

leon-nanodrugs GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmatech company is seeking an Engineering Specialist to support the development of innovative equipment for nanoparticle formulation. The role involves equipment servicing, customer installations, and project management. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on experience and programming skills. Join a dynamic team in an international setting with opportunities for growth and competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive industry salary

Multilingual environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and experience in engineering environments.
• At least baseline programming or scripting skills in Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new equipment and related process technologies.
• Take ownership of in-house servicing and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in customer installations and training activities.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Mechanical design

CAD experience

Basic programming skills

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

on-nanodrugs GmbH is a Planegg/Munich-based pharmatech company developing innovative equipment for the encapsulation of genetic materials and active substances into nanoparticles. Based on our proprietary FR-JET® Technology, our systems - NANOscreen®, NANOlab®, NANOme®, and NANOus® - support the full journey from formulation screening and process development to GMP aseptic manufacturing. We enable pharma, biotech, research institutes, and CDMOs to unlock the potential of advanced therapies and nanomedicine.

As we continue to grow, we are looking to add a new member to our team:

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Support development of new equipment and related process technologies
• Take ownership of in-house servicing and maintenance of LEON equipment portfolio
• Participate in customer installations, qualification, and training activities

Secondary tasks

• Collaborate closely with our R&D team to support daily operations and continuous development.
• Project management of development projects.
• Document, communicate, and present technical results clearly and accurately.

Must-have Qualifications/Experience

• Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, process technology, and equipment design according to relevant standards.
• Industry or post-education work experience in engineering environments.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude; comfortable assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex technological equipment.
• Experience in prototype development, mechanical design, or system integration (CAD experience).
• At least basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).

It is an advantage if you have

• Knowledge of bioprocesses, nanoparticle formulation, or liquid handling systems advantageous.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, pumps, flow systems, and control/automation components (e.g., PLCs, sensors, actuators).
• Comfortable working in laboratory and workshop settings, ensuring safe and clean operations.
• Experience with pharma R&D and production processes is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing principles in a regulated environment, including documentation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and testing required to validate equipment for GMP use.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on and proactive attitude – enjoys practical engineering work and solving technical challenges.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are a plus.
• Team-oriented, open-minded, and comfortable working in a multidisciplinary life-science environment.
• Adaptable and flexible – willing to take on new and evolving responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Curious and innovative, eager to learn and contribute beyond core engineering tasks.
• Willingness to travel globally to customer sites and partner facilities.

We offer you the opportunity to join a modern and innovative company with flexible working hours and a highly competitive industry salary. You can expect ambitious and bright colleagues in an international multilingual environment, in which you can play an active role in designing your own future.

If you feel that our values are in line with yours and that you have the drive to grow and succeed, we are very excited to hear more from you and to further discuss the opportunity.