Technical Development Engineer
We are developing ReceptomiX, a platform combining synthetic biology, microfluidics, optics and machine learning for the readout of receptor responses. This is a lab instrument technology that will help pharma and flavor-food companies to do their R&D faster and better than the conventional way. So if you want to apply your engineering skills and mindset in an impactful way, this vacancy is for you.
• Contribute to designing and building prototypes and MVPs (minimum viable product) from concept to working device
• 3D-model parts in CAD software and prepare them for 3D printing or CNC machining
• Assemble electromechanical systems: wiring, soldering, sensor integration, PCB work
• Set up and run experiments to validate prototype performance and document results clearly
• Help integrate microfluidic components with electronics and software
• Maintain the workshop: keep tools,components, and inventory organised
• Iterate quickly, break things, fix them, keep learning and sharing them
• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field (applied university or university)
• Solid CAD skills (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or equivalent) and experience with 3D printing
• Hands-on electronics and mechanics skills, and capable of assembling, integration and executing tasks independently
• Strong problem-solving mindset, you enjoy taking things apart and figuring out why they don't work
• Taking responsibility for your work
• Good written and spoken English
• KiCad / Eagle / Altium for custom PCBdesign
• Experience with sensor integration (optical, electrochemical, gas sensors)
• Familiarity with image processing, computer vision, or signal processing
• Familiarity with microfluidics
• Dutch language skills
• Background in regulated environments (medical devices)
• Eligible to work in the EU (we cannot offer sponsorship)
• Curious and self-driven, you learn new tools fast because you want to, not because you have to
• Hands-on by nature; you'd rather build a rough prototype today than perfect a design for two months
• Comfortable with ambiguity; deep-techMVPs rarely come with clear specs
• Organized enough to document your work so others can build on it
• Collaborative; you'll work closely with other engineers, biologists, biotech experts, software engineers, commercial team and the founders
• Direct involvement in building technology in a fast-growing deep-tech startup, that was awarded as one of the top 20 academic startups of the Netherlands in 2024-2025 and has been covered by global news like The Economist, National Geographic, and Business Insider
• Real ownership of prototypes from day one
• Competitive salary of €3,800–€4,600 gross per month for 36h/week, depending on experience, and 8% holiday allowance
• Room to grow into a more senior engineering role as the company scales up
Send an email to hiring@insectsense.com with your CV and a brief motivation letter including description of a few past projects.
We look forward to exploring how you can make a difference in our growing team.
The deadline for application is 1st of November 2026.
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