Permanent Position · Mid-level

Mechanical Engineer

A deep-tech robotics startup is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop industrial-grade robotic hands. The role involves managing the full product lifecycle from initial kinematics and CAD design through to series production and supplier management. You will work on highly integrated mechatronic systems, ensuring reliability and manufacturability for Physical AI applications. The position requires a hands-on approach to prototyping, testing, and cross-functional integration with electronics and software teams.

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Opportunity overview

Opportunity type
Permanent Position
Required seniority
Mid-level
Work location
Onsite
Location
Germany
Start
ASAP
Duration
Permanent
Travel
—

Required role

Design EngineerSystem Engineer

Required platforms

CATIANXSolidWorksCreo

Required skills

BOM ManagementEngineering Change ManagementGD&TFEAMechanism DesignKinematicsDFM/DFAConfiguration Management

Required industry experience

RoboticsIndustrial AutomationManufacturing

Responsibilities

  • Design complex mechanisms and assemblies within tightly constrained human-sized envelopes.
  • Develop finger and thumb kinematics, including tendon drives, spindle drives, and gear trains.
  • Perform structural and fatigue calculations, FEA, and tolerance stack-ups using GD&T.
  • Select and qualify materials for lightweight structures, wear surfaces, and elastomeric components.
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) across machining and injection molding processes.
  • Build prototypes and design test rigs for endurance and load testing to identify root cause failures.
  • Create and manage technical documentation, including 2D drawings, BOMs, and configuration changes.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners from prototyping through production ramp-up.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Precision Engineering.
  • 5–10 years of experience in mechanical design of precision mechatronic products.
  • Proven track record of taking at least one product through to series production.
  • Advanced 3D CAD skills (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or Creo) and 2D drawing proficiency.
  • Strong expertise in mechanism design, linkages, gear trains, and power transmission.
  • Practical experience with FEA, structural analysis, and material selection for high-load parts.
  • Hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, and failure analysis.
  • Fluency in both English and German.