Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer

Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer
Vila Real
Vila Real, Vila Real District, Portugal

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and driven to lead the development of groundbreaking solutions in infection control? Do you aspire to spearhead impactful advancements in air
- decontamination? Delox is seeking a dynamic Lead Engineer with a visionary mindset and a
- on approach to drive the development of a
- generation
- decontamination product integrated into HVAC systems.  

About Delox

Delox is a
- off born in 2018 from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon and in 2024 created its US branch Delox USA. Delox technology consists of a solid formulation of hydrogen peroxide that enables the design of a new generation of
- decontamination devices for various industries. Delox's mission is to successfully solve the problem of microbial contamination and is currently focused on infection control and eradicating the need for social distancing. We are designing a new generation of
- decontamination devices to be integrated into HVAC systems – and we need your help for that!

What do we need?

• Master’s or Ph
  D in Mechanical Engineering or similar 
• Relevant experience in product development and prototyping 
• Strong expertise in 3D CAD software  (Solid
  Works) 
• Daily experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing  
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems and AHU design  
• Experience with manufacturing processes: machining, sheet metal, plastic injection 
• Proficiency in FEA and CFD simulations  (Solid
  Works Simulation, Flow Simulation) 
• Knowledge of Io
  T programming  and Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal, ladder/FB)  is desirable 
• Strong
  - solving,  autonomous and proactive attitude 
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills in Portuguese and English  
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and manage suppliers/partners 
• Organizational skills, multitasking,  and ability to work in group or independently in R&D 

What will you do?

• Lead the development of a
  - decontamination system to be installed in HVAC units 
• Perform 3D mechanical design and technical detailing in Solid
  Works 
• Apply DFM/DFA principles , FEA and CFD for performance and manufacturability optimization 
• Conduct rapid prototyping and experimental validation of designs 
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, biotech, production) 
• Identify, develop, and manage industrial suppliers and partners 
• Optimize module design and assess system performance 
• Validate simulation results through experimental testing and data comparison 
• Support industrialization: documentation,  BOMs,  and continuous improvement 
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to technical standards 
• Write technical reports, white papers, and collaborate on innovative product solutions 

What do we offer?

• Permanent contract with competitive salary 
• Meal card
• Work on a high-impact, innovative startup project  
• Hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary,
  - paced R&D environment 
• Friendly and very collaborative company culture
• Entrepreneurial exposure within the Portuguese startup ecosystem and international branches 
• Workplace located in Lisbon, Portugal