Lead hardware development and device integration for our portable equine health diagnostic device.
AnFiTest is an early-stage biotech startup developing field-ready diagnostics and data analytics for equine and livestock health. Our initial focus is a portable testing device for equine laminitis prevention.
This is not a role where one person is expected to design every subsystem alone. You will work closely with specialist engineering consultancies, the R&D Director, the software/data team, interns and external manufacturing partners.
Key responsibilities
Lead hardware engineering and device integration for the portable testing device
Coordinate external engineering consultancies and suppliers across hardware development, sensing integration, sample handling, cartridge/consumable interfaces and prototype delivery
Translate assay, electrode, cartridge and user workflow requirements into clear engineering specifications
Drive prototype development, build, testing, troubleshooting and iteration ahead of partner testing and demonstrations
Proactively identify and help resolve engineering issues that could affect prototype delivery, device performance, usability, or scale-up
Work with the R&D Director to align engineering activity with the wider R&D roadmap, including assay development, consumables, electrode production and software integration
Support and supervise engineering interns or junior technical staff
Contribute to design‑for‑manufacture, supplier engagement, component sourcing, assembly workflow development and production readiness
Maintain clear documentation of design decisions, test outcomes, engineering specifications and technical requirements
Essential skills and experience
Relevant industry experience in hardware engineering, product development, mechanical/electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, scientific instrumentation, or a related field
Hands‑on experience with prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and iteration
Practical CAD and prototyping experience, including 3D printing and/or mechanical design
Ability to translate scientific, technical, or user requirements into practical engineering specifications
Experience coordinating technical work with external suppliers, consultants, contractors or manufacturing partners
Strong practical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make progress under time and resource constraints
Clear communication and documentation skills
Comfortable working hands‑on in a fast‑moving startup environment with evolving requirements
Able to work across disciplines and bring structure to complex, evolving technical projects
Desirable skills and experience
Experience with biosensors, diagnostics, electrochemical devices, medical/veterinary devices, or agri‑tech hardware
Experience with cartridges, consumables, fluidics, or liquid‑ and sample‑handling systems
Understanding of electronics, embedded systems, sensor interfaces, or electrochemical measurement systems
Experience applying design‑for‑manufacture principles to hardware products
Experience supporting design transfer, pilot manufacturing, assembly workflows or production scale‑up
Experience working in a startup, consultancy, or early‑stage product development environment
Experience supervising interns, junior engineers, or technical staff
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