Senior Mechanical Engineer – MiPA (human)

Your mission & challenges

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

What we can look forward to

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