Hardware Engineer with PhD

Mechanical engineer with Ph.D.

Location: Tarragona, Spain

Who We Are

At NanoChronia, we specialize in developing and commercializing cutting-edge gas sensor technology. Our mission is to transform breakthrough laboratory innovations into market-ready solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, and regulatory compliance.

We are seeking a R&D Engineer (Ph.D.) to play a critical role in bringing our sensor technology from the research phase to full commercialization. This position requires a multidisciplinary skill set, including mechanical design, simulations, project management, and industrialization.

What You Will Do

Product Industrialization & Enclosure Design

• Design and develop sensor enclosures and mechanical structures using CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
• Optimize designs for scalability, durability, and regulatory compliance (e.g. ATEX, CE, ISO standards).
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for robust, cost-effective enclosures.
• Together with the materials scientists develop reactors to scale up the manufacturing process.
• Simulation & Validation
• Perform structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulations to optimize product performance.
• Validate mechanical and electronic designs through prototyping and laboratory testing.
• Ensure that the product meets industrial safety and environmental regulations.

Project Management & Commercialization

• Lead the transition from lab-scale prototypes to commercially viable products.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing partners, and regulatory bodies to define production strategies.
• Assist in supply chain development, ensuring manufacturability at scale.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and risk assessments for product development milestones.
• Collaboration & Documentation
• Work closely with electronic, software, and materials engineers to integrate all system components.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and compliance files.
• Support certification processes to meet industry standards and regulations.

What You Need

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in CAD modeling, enclosure design, and product industrialization.
• Experience with mechanical simulations (FEA, CFD) for validation and optimization.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, etc.).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for product certification (e.g., ATEX, CE, ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus).

Work permit and valid residence.

Valuable Experience (Preferred but Not Required)

• Experience bringing hardware products from R&D to commercialization.
• Understanding of sensor technology and gas detection systems.
• Knowledge of thermal management and environmental sealing for enclosures.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and DFM/DFA methodologies.

Why Join NanoChronia?

• Competitive salary
• 23 vacation days per year
• 1-day per week remote work & flexible hours.
• Work in a highly innovative R&D environment.
• Location Tarragona.
• Opportunities for professional growth in sensor industrialization and commercialization.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.