Fluidics & Mechanical Engineer / Ingénieur(e) en fluidique et mécanique

Direct message the job poster from Biomemory Biomemory is a worldwide pioneer in the DNA Data Storage market. We are a well-funded start-up building IT rackable equipment for Data Centers, using synthetic DNA as the storage media. While this technology is still at its infancy, these DNA Data Storage Servers target the storage of massive amounts of data (Exabytes) with a very long retention life-time (> 100 years) within an attractive capex and opex budget. Headquartered in Paris, Biomemory aims at serving the fast-growing international “cold storage” market. 🚀About the Role At Biomemory, we are seeking a Fluidics & Mechanical Engineer to join our System Engineering team and contribute to the development, validation, and automation of our DNA-based data storage systems. You’ll be the hands‑on technical lead for the fluidics-centric functions and modules you are in charge of delivering. Maintaining compliance with the global system architecture, you will lead the module development, from specification to qualification. You will be guiding the internal and external resources assigned to the project, while working closely with the various teams of Biomemory. You will be the fluidics referral within Biomemory and will transmit your expertise as the team will be growing and the projects multiplying. You will be contributing to the continuous automation and quality improvement effort within the System Engineering department. This role is pivotal within Biomemory and there will be many opportunities of evolution. Take ownership of the fluidics-centric projects for Biomemory. Define detailed module(s) specifications and architecture, compliant with the global system requirements, architecture and interfaces. Identify the required resources for the execution of the project. Module Development & Optimization: lead and contribute to the design, implementation, optimization, testing, validation and qualification of the fluidics-centric functions and modules, working with other biotech, hardware and software experts to understand steps, edge cases, and sensitivities. System Integration: Collaborate with mechanical, software, electronics, and biotechnology teams to ensure compatibility and seamless integration of fluidic modules into the larger platform. Testing & Reporting: Architect test benches for fluidic workflows, log and analyze data, and document results to ensure traceability and continuous improvement. Desired candidate characteristics: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in physics with fluidics, mechanics and material science, or equivalent, ideally including biophysics. Experience: 5+ years of experience architecting, designing and operating fluidics systems, ideally in biotech, medtech, diagnostics, lab automation, or chemical engineering, for commercially‑deployed products. Strong exposure in fluid containment, sealing, tolerancing, cross‑contamination. Understands materials and cleanliness design for wet environments. Comfortable with automation and embedded control. Experience moving from manual protocols to automated systems. Skills: Excellent creativity and problem‑solving skills with a focus on identifying and implementing effective solutions. You thrive in solving complex problems and love the challenge of ensuring system functions as intended, identifying issues before they become bottlenecks or failures. Ability to identify and leverage both proven off-the-shelf solutions and innovative approaches— from process simplification to breakthrough technologies — to accelerate development and reduce costs. Familiar with test planning, failure analysis, and traceable documentation. Comfortable working with multiple teams to understand requirements, build test plans, and execute projects in an evolutive environment. You’re comfortable in a fast‑paced startup environment, working across various teams to ensure all elements of the system are validated and performing well together. Clear communication: Proficiency in documenting and communicating results clearly and comprehensively, ensuring transparency in the testing process. You are fluent in English, and ideally in French too. The position is onsite, based at our office located at 5 Impasse Reille in Paris (14th arrondissement). The workspace combines modern classic offices with advanced laboratory rooms, designed to foster collaboration between computer scientists and biologists. This setup supports our mission to tackle the challenges of DNA synthesis and writing, encouraging interdisciplinary teamwork and innovation. In 2026, our offices will relocate to a new headquarters in the center of Paris (near Notre‑Dame Cathedral). This state‑of‑the‑art facility, under construction, will offer an inspiring and accessible setting, to host our growing team. Biomemory provides benefits beyond the French regulations, to support the well‑being of its employees and enable them to best contribute to the success of the company. Want to learn more about our product, team, and values? Discover what drives us on our Careers Page 👉 https://biomemory.odoo.com/jobs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Biomemory by 2x Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Industries Biotechnology Research and Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr