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.
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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. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing mechanical components—often molded plastic parts—for our next-generation analytical instruments. You’ll work across the full development cycle, from early concept and prototyping to final production, ensuring robust, manufacturable, and user-centered solutions. 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. You’ll be part of a collaborative and cross-functional team, working closely with colleagues in Business Development, Front-End Innovation, UI/UX, Supply Chain, and Production. Your work will be anchored in FOSS’ strategic roadmap and contribute directly to our mission of sustainable innovation. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - Take a high degree of ownership, in developing instruments
- Translate user needs and high-level requirements into mechanical solutions
- Create early prototypes and validate design concepts
- Ensure manufacturability and robustness through tolerance analysis and design principles
- Collaborate with toolmakers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to finalize production-ready designs
- Contribute to continuous improvement in design processes and product quality
WHAT YOU BRING - Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical product development
- Proven track record in finalizing parts for production
- Strong proficiency in 3D/2D CAD design (preferred Autodesk Inventor)
- Deep understanding of DfA, DfM, and DfS principles
- Experience in designing plastic parts for products
- Fluent in English
It's a great plus if you have: - Knowledge of injection molding and tooling design.
- Experience with FEA/CAE simulation tools.
- Familiarity with material selection and qualification (metals, glass, thermoplastics, elastomers).
- Skilled in prototyping and additive manufacturing.
- Understanding of standards and regulations (ISO, CE, food/medical compliance).
WHO YOU ARE - A proactive problem-solver with a conceptual mindset and hands-on approach.
- Comfortable taking ownership and driving projects forward.
- Helpful and takes pride in guiding and building on younger talents.
- Thriving in the later phases of development with a focus on quality and deadlines.
- Collaborative and communicative, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
- Open, approachable, and motivated by working with others to find the best solutions.
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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