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