R&D Engineer

About ARTIC

ARTIC Technologies is a young, dynamic company developing advanced microscale fluid control solutions inspired by nature. Our first focus is to enable scientists create better models for preclinical drug testing by offering a user-friendly platform for cell culture. This platform makes cell culture models more human-representative and increases their reproducibility, without compromising ease of use. This saves time and costs in drug development, while ultimately reducing animal tests.

Spun off from Eindhoven University of Technology, we use Magnetic Artificial Cilia (MAC) technology to move and control fluids with high precision. These tiny, nature-inspired hairs enable gentle, contactless fluid flow, which is ideal for complex in-vitro models.

We believe advanced technologies can contribute to a world where both human and the planet thrive. That’s why we are dedicated to transforming disruptive fluid manipulation technologies from the lab into real-world solutions—starting in life sciences, and eventually expanding into sectors as well.

Why this role matters

We are currently in the early stages of developing our dynamic and scalable cell culture platform. This platform consists of an array of tiny magnetic hairs (MAC), a microfluidic plate (MAC plate) and a magnetic actuation system that drives the movement of these hairs (MACnet). First prototypes and functional tests with cells have given us insights on what is possible and where more R&D is needed.

The prototypes of the MAC plate (Gen-1) have proven the plate to be effective in creating controlled flow in a scalable platform. We have generated a workflow to produce the plates in our lab but the next step is to produce them at scale (Gen-2), for example using injection molding. For this, we have industrial manufacturing partners that can advise us and eventually produce the new generation of MAC plates. This is where you will shine, producing Gen-1 plates, communicating with the manufacturing partners and the team to produce and test the Gen-2.

It is a great time to join ARTIC, as you will be working in a small, dedicated team, where your work will really make a difference in moving the mission forward.

Your focus will be on the production and testing of MAC plates, which entails:

• Produce MAC plates Gen-1 in-house for functional testing with cells
• Communicate with the team and partners for industrial production of the MAC plates Gen-2;
• Perform quality control of different generations of the MAC plate using our automated methods.

Of course, you will not be doing this alone, but will be working in close collaboration with our CTO and other members of the R&D team. Besides, we work with external parties that are experienced in the industrial development of cell culture products and specialize in various manufacturing methods.

What success would look like

• A smooth in-house production of Gen-1 MAC plate for customer and internal projects;
• Effective communication within ARTIC and with our industrial manufacturing partners for Gen-2 MAC plate design;
• Small scale industrial production of Gen-2 MAC plates according to the design specifications.

Required qualifications

• University BSc or HBO degree (or similar from abroad) in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, microfabrication or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience where you worked with (micro)fabrication, injection molding or similar prototyping and mass manufacturing methods
• Good communication skills that allow you to perform well in a dynamic team environment
• The adaptive capacity to quickly iterate and change approaches when things change, like they often do in a startup environment
• Fluency in English
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with attention to detail but also the capacity to look at the bigger picture

What fits our startup culture well?

You are:

• Passionate about working for an impact-driven startup company
• Flexible to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities and timelines are constantly evolving
• A real team player
• Proactive and you like to carry responsibility for important technical tasks
• Committed to continuous learning, on both soft skill and hard skill levels

Our team’s well-being is a top priority for us. Therefore we offer:

• A fair salary: in the range of €3500-4000 per month (depending on experience level), with on top 8% holiday allowance and 10% pension compensation.
• 25 holidays, excl. official national holidays like Christmas.
• Opportunities for professional growth via our personal development scheme, that can be enriched with training, learning resources, and other support for your career development.
• Flexible working hours and arrangements, including the option to work from home when the nature of the work allows.
• Team events to unwind and get to know each other better on personal level
• Working in one of the tech innovation centres of Europe (Brainport region)
• Great colleagues, a supportive culture with little hierarchy
• Cutting edge lab equipment
• Good coffee/tea guaranteed!
• And all colleagues sing for you on your birthday! ;)

Position details

• Full-time 40 hours per week. It will start with a 7 months contract, with intended extension when both sides experience a good match.
• Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands, including occasional travel abroad.
• Expected start date is half of June 2026.

After reading this you must be pretty excited and want to work with our impact driven team that never has a dull day! So tell us why you are the perfect match that can take us to the next level by uploading a resume and motivation letter. We are really curious about you.