Junior R&D Engineer for Electronics and Mechatronics Development

Are you passionate about hands-on engineering, programming, prototyping, and bringing innovative ideas to life? Would you like to work on exciting projects involving custom electronics, firmware development, and cutting-edge diagnostic tools, with opportunities to explore 3D printing and other manufacturing methods?

Join our Engineering Department as a Junior R&D Engineer for Electronics and Mechatronics Development and be a key contributor to our innovative projects!

What will be your responsibilities?

• Take ownership of projects, working independently with significant freedom to implement your own ideas, while ensuring responsible execution to deliver high-quality results.
• Design, develop, and test electronic components, circuits, and PCBs for diagnostic instruments, including component selection, evaluation, and integration with other systems.
• Develop and maintain basic firmware for those electronic components and PCBs and modify existing firmware to ensure effective communication between hardware and software.
• Plan, design, assemble and build experimental setups for testing and validation, including sourcing components, cabling, soldering, and programming controllers.
• Create custom tools and equipment for production and R&D purposes, containing electronic circuitry as well as designing and manufacturing hardware parts.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of prototypes to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Document development processes in accordance with regulatory standards and assist in technical integration with other subsystems.

What are the requirements?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, or a related engineering field, or demonstrated proficiency and experience in described tasks.
• Strong ability to work independently and proactively with a problem-solving mindset, including the capability to self-study and acquire new skills for complex projects as needed.
• Excellent communication skills and proficient English for collaboration and documentation purposes.
• Basic experience in programming languages like Python, C, or .NET.
• At least some previous experience with electronics design and assembly as well as programming and working with microcontrollers.
• Experience with simple CAD design, 3D printing on FDM and SLA is helpful.
• Knowledge of control theory, control systems, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) is of advantage.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain thorough documentation.

What do we offer?

• Full-time or part-time employment with semi-flexible working hours.
• Engaging work in a dynamic, innovative biotech company focused on creating integrated diagnostic solutions in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• A supportive and friendly work culture driven by the mission of improving lives through the development of new diagnostics and treatments.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, growth, and skill development within the company.
• Competitive salary based on experience and contribution.
• Attractive employee benefits including 5 weeks of paid vacation, meal voucher allowance, sick days, pension contribution, Multisport card, and excellent coffee at the workplace.
• Convenient location in Vestec near Prague, with on-site parking available.

About Us

We are a rapidly growing biotechnology startup, known for our innovative products and global ambitions. Our core focus areas are molecular diagnostics, life sciences, monoclonal antibodies, and small molecule drug discovery—in all these fields, we are making a unique mark on the global market.

Our products are built on cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, and we are committed to finding market opportunities that create a meaningful impact. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we emerged as the leading developer and manufacturer of PCR diagnostics in the Czech Republic. Our goal is to continue this momentum by providing innovative products across diverse biotechnological domains.

Since our founding in 2018, we've grown to over 100 employees, all united by our mission of making a global impact with our research and products. If you join us, you will be contributing to the growth of a truly unique biotechnology company, the first of its kind in Central Europe.

If you are interested, we look forward to receiving your Cover letter (describe your experience, ambitions and skills you can contribute, and explain why you want to work for us in this particular position) and CV.