FOSS Soft Flow

Soft Flow Hungary
Founded in the USA in 1988 Soft Flow moved to Hungary in 1992. Soft Flow is the leading biotechnology company in the fields of flow cytometry and food/feed safety with 20 years of experience in R&D and cooperation with market leaders in global industry. In 2017, the Hungarian Brands program awarded our company as one of the most innovative brands. Based in Pécs Soft Flow currently employs over 30 highly qualified employees. In the coming years we expand considerably and moves to new facilities in Pécs. Follow us on www.softflow.com.
In 2016, the Danish company FOSS acquired Soft Flow. FOSS creates end-to-end solutions that secure and improve food quality. From raw material to finished product. Our analysis instruments refine measurements into information management that enables businesses to run intelligent data-driven productions with less waste and bigger yields. Controlling cost and quality across all sectors and value chains, we help food and agricultural producers limit the number of human errors, scale their business faster and reduce manual labor as well as labor costs. We call it analytics beyond measure. You can read about FOSS at www.fossanalytics.com.
FOSS employs more than 1400 people working all over the world. The analysis instruments are marketed and sold through a global network of sales subsidiaries in 28 countries and by more than 75 dedicated distributors spread over Europe, Americas, Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Australia.



Senior Mechanical Engineer (R&D)


Do you want to contribute to invent cutting-edge analytical devices that ensure safe, high-quality food for everyone? Are you passionate about designing complex measuring instruments for the food and agriculture industry? If you're a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer with enthusiasm for both technology and science, join Soft Flow, a proud member of the FOSS Group, in Pécs, Hungary, and help us shape the future of biotechnology.

FOSS is at the forefront of innovation in food analysis worldwide. Our legacy speaks about our commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions that redefine industry standards to use the world’s food resources in a more sustainable way. We build our solutions on robust technological platforms and in-depth insights into our customers’ business and processes. Join our community of over 300 professionals in FOSS R&D, spread across two innovation hubs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Hardware team, you will be responsible for the concept of the mechanical design of our analytical instruments in close collaboration with the R&D design team.

You'll work alongside a diverse cross functional development team - including hardware engineers, software developers, scientists, salespersons, and support engineers – across Hungary and Denmark. The project team is responsible for delivering the full solution, from early concept to the product leaves the production line.

We enjoy significant freedom in making technological decisions, as long as it aligns with project goals. Our projects typically span 3-5 years, giving you the chance to see your ideas evolve into real-world solutions.

Your base will be at the Soft Flow Research Center in Pécs, with occasional visits to our R&D department in Hillerød, Denmark, to gain hands-on insights and connect with your project team members.

 Your primary tasks will involve:

  • Developing and designing mechanical components and constructions
  • Ensuring robust design using simulations, datum systems, solid tolerance calculations, GPS drawings etc.
  • Verification and validation of own design
  • Modelling in Autodesk Inventor and managing documentation in SAP

 WHAT WE OFFER

A job in an internationally recognized, stable, and innovative company, that is small enough for your voice to matter on the projects, and big enough for professional growth. You will have the chance to work on exciting, multidisciplinary projects that create groundbreaking analytical devices for the global food industry.

You will be not only a team member, but part of a supportive community where you will be able to openly discuss any kind of topic with your colleagues or managers over a coffee. Our company emphasizes work-life balance, offers flexible work time and occasional remote work options.

YOUR CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in product development
  • Strong practical expertise in:
    • 3D and 2D mechanical design and tools (preferred Autodesk Inventor)
    • Geometrical tolerancing and dimensioning (GPS)
    • Mechanical constructions
    • Designing molded plastic and metal components
    • Conducting interface and tolerance analysis
  • Solid understanding of lean manufacturing processes and design rules (GMP)
  • Familiarity with product compliance and manufacturing related requirements
  • We are an international company; therefore, your English is expected to be fluent
  • BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

It is a great plus if you have:

  • 10+ years of experience in product development

YOUR MINDSET

You are curious, passionate about natural sciences, and enjoy collaborative problem-solving, since this role requires you to grasp complex requirements and solutions. You can balance big picture thinking and paying attention to details. Your approach ensures the creation of robust, innovative, and high-quality products that meet both current needs and long-term objectives.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

Send your application by using the link below. Please note that only applications sent through the link will be considered.

FOSS is committed to maintain an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. You can help us sustain an unbiased recruitment process by not including photos or age in your application.

Follow us on www.softflow.hu and https://www.fossanalytics.com/en

 
 

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Region:
Baranya

Job type:
Permanent

Working hours:
Full-time

Location:
Pécs, Hungary



Company homepage:
http://www.foss.dk