The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help lead the design, development, and evolution of our next-generation robotic systems. In this senior role, you will:

• Own the development of highly integrated mechatronic subsystems.
• Drive product decisions in collaboration with R&D and operations.
• Bring your industrial experience and systems mindset to improve the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our robotics platform.
• Act as a technical leader within cross-functional teams, from early concept through production and lifecycle support.

The Impact

As a Mechanical Engineer in robotics, you will:

• Play a crucial role in developing and designing our future robotic systems.
• Significantly impact the robustness and attractiveness of our products.
• Bring new ideas and approaches to the development of our robotic systems.
• Work alongside R&D experts to strengthen our product care capabilities.

Your Contributions

• Lead the design and validation of complex mechatronic assemblies for robotic systems.
• Own mechanical subsystems from concept to release, including product care responsibilities.
• Conduct system-level tradeoff analyses balancing performance, reliability, and cost.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, and operations teams to ensure integration and manufacturability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design best practices.
• Create and maintain detailed product documentation compliant with ISO standards.

Your Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years experience in product development, ideally in robotics, automation, or hardware startups.
• Proven track record designing production-ready mechanical systems in fast-paced environments.
• Strong background in FEA, CAD (SolidWorks), and PDM/PLM systems.
• Experience leading design reviews, resolving cross-disciplinary issues, and managing tradeoffs.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, design for cost, and lifecycle support.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable influencing across technical and non-technical teams.
• Motivated by impact, innovation, and high-quality engineering in complex systems.

Bonus Points

• Experienced in dimensioning of standard parts like motors, gearboxes, and bearings.
• Experience in explosion-proof designs.
• Know-how regarding the design and manufacturing of injection molded parts.
• Experience with electric drives and control theory.
• Experience in programming software (i.e., Python).

Benefits

We offer:

• A very exciting and dynamic work environment.
• The opportunity to become part of a fast-growing company and an ambitious team.
• A chance to leverage your experience and bring in your own ideas.
• A fair market salary.
• An attractive employee stock ownership plan.
• A job in the city of Zurich.