Key skills
RPrototyping
About this role
Role Overview
- Build, assemble, and rework mechanical prototypes and sub-assemblies, turning CAD designs from senior engineers into physical hardware ready for evaluation
- Design, construct, and operate test setups, rigs, and fixtures (for example, IP testing rigs) to validate mechanical performance against defined requirements
- Execute and document structured test campaigns, delivering clear results that inform design decisions and uncover issues early
- Contribute medium-complexity CAD design tasks, such as adding defined sub-features to injection-molded parts or modifying existing components under the guidance of senior engineers
- Support 3D printing and rapid prototyping workflows, preparing parts and assemblies for internal review and functional testing
- Troubleshoot unexpected mechanical issues during prototyping and testing, such as component end-of-life or underperforming prototypes, and propose practical solutions
- Collaborate with senior engineers to align on requirements, task definitions, and handoffs, ensuring smooth execution within cross-functional product development projects
Requirements
- Degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics, or a Techniker/Meister qualification with 3 to 5 years of relevant hands-on experience; degree holders should have at least 1 to 2 years of experience (strong Techniker graduates with compelling project portfolios from their technical school will also be considered)
- Proven hands-on experience building, assembling, and testing mechanical hardware in a product development or R&D environment, with a portfolio of tangible work you have built
- Competent in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting using Autodesk Inventor or similar software.
- Practical knowledge of prototyping methods, manufacturing processes, and materials relevant to mechanical product development
- Initiative and a structured approach to problem-solving, including setting requirements for your own tasks and aligning with the right people.
- Nice to have: Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping equipment with FDM and SLA
- Nice to have: Experience building test setups or rigs for mechanical validation
- Nice to have: Familiarity with injection molding or other serial manufacturing processes
- Nice to have: Hobby-level or formal exposure to electrical engineering
Benefits
- 30 days of paid time off per year
- Affordable access to a vast network of fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass subsidy
- Deutschlandticket subsidy to support sustainable travel using public transport
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work around your life, and not your life around work!
- Full visa and relocation support for international candidates
- Attractive bike leasing model through JobRad, in line with our commitment towards sustainable mobility
- Competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring
- Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus
- Financial support for local language classes to help you in your journey of integrating into the culture!