Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sereact

Stuttgart, Germany

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and architecture of innovative systems and components for our AI-driven robots. In this role, you will tackle our most complex mechanical challenges, and take ownership of the product lifecycle from concept to production. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with electrical and software teams, oversee and optimize architectures for scalability, cost, and high-volume manufacturability.

Your Responsibilities:

Design and Testing:

• Lead the design and architectural definition of complex mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots;
• Create, review, and approve highly detailed 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication, ensuring best practices in GD&T;
• Drive collaboration with engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and resolve complex cross-disciplinary technical bottlenecks;
• Define and oversee advanced mechanical simulations, reliability testing, and performance validations;
• Optimize mechanical architectures for cost, efficiency, and transition to mass production (DFM/DFA).

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computational Mechanics, Engineering Science or related field;
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in robotics or automation;
• Experience in industrial design or special purpose machinery is a plus;
• Proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo or similar;
• Understanding of mechanical testing and prototyping processes;
• Strong knowledge of material properties, manufacturing methods, and system integration;
• Proven track record of taking hardware products through the entire lifecycle, from initial concept to successful commercial production;
• Willingness to travel ≈ 25% desirable.

Skills:

• Expert proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar, as well as PDM/PLM systems;
• Deep understanding of advanced mechanical testing, rapid prototyping, and reliability engineering;
• Strong, expert-level knowledge of material properties, advanced manufacturing methods, and complex system integration.