
Sunflower Labs offers a next-generation autonomous security drone system called the Beehive System. This 'drone-in-a-box' solution integrates with existing security infrastructure, providing rapid deployment, autonomous navigation, and proactive deterrence for large commercial, industrial, and residential properties. The system features include real-time obstacle avoidance, object tracking and identification, and operation in 99% of weather conditions. It offers significant cost savings and faster response times compared to traditional security solutions like manned patrols and cameras. The company serves diverse sectors including infrastructure, self-storage facilities, and airports, with case studies highlighting deployments in Japan, the US, and Europe. Sunflower Labs aims to disrupt the security market by providing enhanced visibility and faster response times at a reduced cost.

Sunflower Labs offers a next-generation autonomous security drone system called the Beehive System. This 'drone-in-a-box' solution integrates with existing security infrastructure, providing rapid deployment, autonomous navigation, and proactive deterrence for large commercial, industrial, and residential properties. The system features include real-time obstacle avoidance, object tracking and identification, and operation in 99% of weather conditions. It offers significant cost savings and faster response times compared to traditional security solutions like manned patrols and cameras. The company serves diverse sectors including infrastructure, self-storage facilities, and airports, with case studies highlighting deployments in Japan, the US, and Europe. Sunflower Labs aims to disrupt the security market by providing enhanced visibility and faster response times at a reduced cost.
As Mechanical Engineer you will be developing and designing parts and mechanical assemblies for the drone and base station of Sunflower Labs Beehive 1 System (drone-in-a-box solution).
This position is for an on-site employee for our Zurich office. You will be working closely with other mechanical engineers, robotics engineers, and electrical engineers to deliver models and drawings of mechanical components and assemblies, as well as test fixtures.
Aufgaben
Use CAD (Solidworks) to design mechanical components, assemblies and test fixtures
Conduct DFM and DFA review of mechanical parts and assemblies
Generate mechanical drawings with proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ISO
Fabricate and validate hardware prototypes and electromechanical systems by writing test plans, designing test fixtures and performing verification tests together with our production team
Design thermal solutions, using a combination of CFD, FEA and thermal simulations and empirical tests
Write and maintain production documentation such as SOPs
Qualifikation
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume or CV to: jobs@sunflower-labs.com.
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of experience in mechanical design in robotics, drones or a related field
Skill to reduce complex systems into a simple design
Show creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
Experience with thermal systems analysis and design
Experience with airflow simulations
Extensive CAD experience with SolidWorks and ePDM
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ISO 8015 and ISO 1101
Experience with rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing, vacuum casting and CNC machining
Experience with DFM best practices for injection molding and sheet metal
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Organized, inquisitive, open-minded and willing to get your hands dirty
Enjoy working in a team at a small company with a collaborative and dynamic environment
A portfolio of past and current mechanical design projects is a major plus