Senior Mechanical Engineer - Humanoid (human)

ppOur goal is to bring humanoid robots from advanced prototypes into reliable, scalable serial production. We are looking for experienced mechanical engineers who have successfully developed complex electromechanical products and guided them through industrialization, manufacturing ramp-up, and product maturity. /p pAs a key member of our humanoid robotics team, you will shape the mechanical architecture of next-generation humanoid robots while ensuring designs meet the demanding requirements of volume production, reliability, serviceability, cost, and quality. /p pThis role is ideal for engineers with extensive experience developing sophisticated mechanical systems in industries such as robotics, automation, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial equipment, or consumer electronics. /p h3bYour mission challenges /b /h3 ul liLead the development and optimization of mechanical systems for humanoid robots from concept through serial production. /li liDesign and improve structures, joints, actuators, gearboxes, housings, and other critical subsystems with a strong focus on manufacturability, robustness, and cost. /li liDrive Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Assembly (DfA), Design for Serviceability (DfS), and Design-to-Cost activities. /li liOwn product industrialization efforts, collaborating closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and production engineering teams. /li liDefine and manage mechanical architecture, component specifications, tolerances, and critical interfaces across the robot. /li liConduct structural, fatigue, thermal, tolerance, and reliability analyses to ensure long-term product performance. /li liLead root‑cause analyses and implementation of corrective actions during prototype, validation, and production phases. /li liSupport supplier selection, qualification, and technical reviews with external manufacturing partners. /li liDevelop validation strategies and oversee testing activities to ensure compliance with performance and reliability requirements. /li liMentor junior engineers and help establish engineering best practices across the organization. /li liWork closely with electronics, controls, software, product management, and operations teams to deliver highly integrated robotic systems. /li /ul h3bWhat we can look forward to /b /h3 pbMust‑have: /b /p ul liMaster's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline. /li liTypically 8–15+ years of industry experience developing complex mechanical or mechatronic products. /li liProven track record of bringing products from development into serial production. /li liStrong expertise in mechanical design, machine elements, tolerance engineering, and technical product development. /li liDemonstrated experience with DfM, DfA, industrialization, product cost optimization, and production ramp‑up. /li liExtensive CAD experience (Creo preferred, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or equivalent). /li liExperience working with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, die casting, injection molding, composites, and precision assemblies. /li liStrong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, fatigue, and reliability engineering. /li liHands‑on experience with prototype development, testing, debugging, and product validation. /li liAbility to drive technical decisions in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. /li liFluent English communication skills; German is a plus. /li /ul pbNice‑to‑have: /b /p ul liExperience developing robotic systems, automation equipment, humanoid robots, exoskeletons, mobile robots, or advanced mechatronic products. /li liExpertise in actuator systems, gearbox design, lightweight structures, and high‑performance mechanical systems. /li liExperience scaling products from prototype to low‑volume and high‑volume production. /li liFamiliarity with supplier management, quality systems, FMEA, risk analysis, and design reviews. /li liExperience leading mechanical engineering teams or major subsystem developments. /li liUnderstanding of reliability growth testing, field failures, and continuous product improvement processes. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr