R&D Engineer II - Research & Development (m/w/d; 40 h)

At Mozarc Medical, our vision is to reimagine the future of holistic kidney health technology. Established in 2023 out of equal investments from DaVita, a leading provider of kidney care services, and Medtronic, one of the world’s largest medical device companies, Mozarc Medical offers an exciting and unique start-up experience backed by the support of two long-time industry and market leaders.
Driven by our mission and values, we put our patients at the center of all we do. Our employees play a key role in developing technology solutions that enrich patients’ lives and create meaningful progress in the treatment of kidney disease. Find your purpose and passion at Mozarc Medical.
We are looking for two new positions: R&D Engineer II
Location: Poppendorf/ Rostock (Germany)

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge and clear understanding of manufacturing processes, testing and performance characterization of hollow fibers and membrane technologies for dialyzers and their application
• Working with engineers onsite to ensure that materials and processes are optimally designed for manufacturing and assuring targeted yields
• Knowledge and experience on TMV and V&V, protocol and report drafting, test execution by mean of laboratory equipment and R&D spinning machine
• dedicated laboratory and equipment for R&D testing
• Designs, develops and implements test methods
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during testing and research
• Plans and arranges the labor, schedules and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and specifies tests to be performed
• Compiling data and defining changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes or new testing requirements
• Performing tests in collaboration with dedicated personnel
• Mentoring colleagues
• Research on the selection and processing of polymers into hollow fiber membranes
• Drafting and management of specification and/or drawings and other documentations
• Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results
• Coordinates with other departments, and stakeholders, to ensure successful project completion

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) or Master’s degree (MS) or Diploma in Chemistry, Biomedical, Biology (as Test Engineer), Mechanical Engineering (as Product Engineer) or relevant discipline from an accredited university
• > 3 years of relevant experience in membrane science and/or filtration/cleaning knowledge and/or plastic processing industry
• Analytical skills
• Minitab or similar statistic tools knowledge
• Knowledge of plastic materials and related application
• Knowledge and experience in Six Sigma/methods for process improvement
• Team working attitude
• Hands-on mentality
• German mother tongue or fluent knowledge; good command of English language
• Willingness to travel as needed,