Senior Mechanical Engineer – MiPA (human)

In our MiPA Robotics team, we are developing the next generation of cognitive mobile robots designed to operate safely and intelligently in human environments. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of complex mechanical systems and drive product development from concept to production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Development, design, and optimization of mechanical systems for the MiPA robotics platform

• Design of structural assemblies, robot body components, mounting systems, mechanisms, and integrated electromechanical subsystems

• Creation of CAD models, technical drawings, engineering documentation, and bills of materials

• Performing strength, stiffness, tolerance, and durability analyses

• Driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) throughout the development process

• Supporting prototype build, integration, validation, and testing activities

• Close collaboration with electronics, controls, software, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams

• Selection of suitable materials, manufacturing technologies, and production processes

• Ownership of engineering data quality, documentation standards, and revision management

• Contributing to technical decision-making, design reviews, and product architecture discussions

Must-Have

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable field

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical product development

• Strong expertise in mechanical design, machine elements, and complex electromechanical systems

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Siemens NX

• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes

• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and BOMs

• Familiarity with DFM/DFA methodologies

• Understanding of complete mechatronic systems

• Structured and independent working style with strong ownership mentality

• Good German and/or English communication skills

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in robotics, automation, autonomous systems, or mobile machinery

• Experience with PDM/PLM systems such as SolidWorks PDM or Windchill

• Knowledge of machining, sheet metal, castings, injection molding, or assembly processes

• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers