Oceano Platónico Lda

EU funded startup doing an R&D programme to improve oyster production by reducing morbidity and increasing growth rates. Working in collaboration with an algae co-lab and an aquaculture research co-lab.

23/01/2025
Field work Office work
€1,700 - €2,000 monthly
Oceano Platónico Lda Hybrid (Loulé, Portugal)
Mechanical Design Engineer - Short Term The role is to design a RAS system for bivalves, including an automated solution for cultivating bivalves. This will be done in collaboration the systems, algae growing (photo bioreactor) and aquaculture research teams.   Work in conjunction with the software team to incorporate system sensors, video and sound feeds, and automated controls. In addition, work with a patent lawyer to understand patentable aspects of the solution.   The output will be a detailed technical design of a production prototype system, which will also form the basis for next funding rounds.   The role is expected to last 6 months initially.   Requirements: Industrial or mechanical engineering post graduate degree Experience, or at least demonstrable interest, in aquaculture RAS systems Ability to source parallel industry knowledge and apply that to the new requirements Research already patented solutions and...
Closing date:
27/02/2026
Junior