Engineer – Process

leon-nanodrugs GmbH (LEON) is a Germany-based pharmatech company developing innovative equipment for the encapsulation of genetic materials and active substances into nanoparticles. Based on its proprietary FR-JET Technology, LEON systems - NANOscreen, NANOlab, NANOme and NANOus

support the full journey from formulation screening and process development to GMP aseptic manufacturing. LEON enables pharma, biotech, research institutes and CDMOs to unlock the potential of advanced therapies and nanomedicine.

As we continue to grow, we are looking to add a new member to our team:

Engineer – Process & Equipment Development (m/f/d)Main responsibilities and tasks

• Support development and testing of new equipment and related process technologies.
• Take ownership of in-house servicing and maintenance of LEON equipment portfolio.
• Participate in customer installations, qualification, and training activities.

Secondary tasks

• Collaborate closely with our R&D team to support daily operations and continuous development.
• Contribute to machine qualification documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with internal GMP and quality requirements.
• Assist in scouting and qualifying suppliers.
• Document, communicate, and present technical results clearly and accurately.

Must-have Qualifications/Experience

• Master's degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. (Bachelor's candidates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply)
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, process technology, and equipment design.
• Some industry or post-education work experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or engineering environments.
• Experience with pharma R&D and production processes is highly desirable.
• Understanding of GMP manufacturing principles, including basic knowledge of documentation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and testing required to validate equipment for GMP use.

It is an advantage if you have

• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude; comfortable assembling, maintaining and troubleshooting complex lab or production equipment.
• Experience in prototype development, mechanical design, or system integration (CAD experience is a plus).
• Knowledge of bioprocesses, nanoparticle formulation, or liquid handling systems advantageous.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, pumps, flow systems and control/automation components (e.g., PLCs, sensors, actuators).
• Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) would be beneficial for data handling or automation tasks.
• Comfortable working in laboratory and workshop settings, ensuring safe and clean operations.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on and proactive attitude – with a passion for practical engineering work and solving technical challenges.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are a plus.
• Team-oriented, open-minded  and comfortable working in a multidisciplinary life-science environment.
• Adaptable and flexible - willing to take on new and evolving responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Curious and innovative, eager to learn and contribute beyond core engineering tasks.
• Willingness to travel globally to customer sites and partner facilities.

We offer you the opportunity to join a modern and innovative company with flexible working hours and a highly competitive industry salary. You can expect ambitious and bright colleagues in an international multilingual environment, in which you can play an active role in designing your own future.

If you feel that our values are in line with yours and that you have the drive to grow and succeed, we

are very excited to hear more from you and to further discuss the opportunity.