R&D Senior Process and Fabrication Engineer - Urgent

Symex Labs is a purpose driven medical technology start-up born from its founders’ personal experience with infertility. There is extensive room for improvement when it comes to tracking fertility hormones throughout a couple’s conception journey. Symex Labs is building a wearable
bio-sensing patch for hormone tracking and ovulation prediction.

Using their expertise from holding executive positions in the MedTech space and technical know-how from working in previous start-ups, the founders have taken Symex Labs from idea conception to a product in development that is backed by Monash IVF Group and supported by investors.

Symex Labs is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Process Development engineer with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the industry and research organizations. As a key member of our R&D team, you will contribute to the process development, fabrication of novel electrochemical and silicon-based biosensors for human use applications. We are looking for
candidates with a strong fabrication and process development background and expertise in surface treatment, and material science. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities:
 Biosensor Design and Optimization: Develop, fabricate, and optimize fabrication
processes for electrochemical or silicon-based biosensors in human use applications
 Process Development Engineering:
o Perform photolithography processes to create detailed patterns on silicon wafers.
Apply surface treatments, including oxygen plasma activation, to improve biosensor performance.
o Design and develop masks for photolithography.
o Utilize laser cutters for precise material modification at scale
o Work with silicon wafers in various stages of fabrication (cleaning, surface activation cross-linking)
o Experience with immunoassays
o Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of materials, and equipment, oversee contracted manufacturing services
o Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for ensuring efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
o Familiar with PFMEA and risk mitigation strategies
 Provide technical support for the production team, troubleshooting and resolving process-related issues.
 Ensure processes comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards (e.g., ISO13485, FDA).
 Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process reliability and product quality.
 Manage process development projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are
met.

Key Selection Criteria:

 Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including chemical, mechanical, and electronic assembly.
 Experience with photolithography, surface treatment, oxygen plasma activation, mask design, laser cutters, and silicon wafers.
 Proficient in using process development tools and software (e.g., CAD, Minitab, statistical analysis tools).
 Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements for medical devices (ISO13485).
 Proven experience with continuous glucose monitoring systems or similar technologies is highly desirable.
 Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
 Relevant professional certifications are advantageous.
 Experience managing suppliers and procurement processes.
 Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, Matlab) and statistical methods.
 Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.
 Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with adaptability across disciplines.
 Team lead or task management experience will be highly desirable.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
 Minimum of 3 years of experience in process development, preferably in the medical device or biotechnology industry.
 Demonstrated record of achievement in industry as contributions to commercially available products or within academia as evidenced by first-author research articles or patents
 

Other Requirements
- Must have Australian citizenship/permanent residence or an appropriate visa with full-time working rights.
- Must be located or willing to relocate to Melbourne.

How to Apply
Please apply with a recent copy of your resume along with a cover letter addressing Key Selection Criteria.