Mechanical Engineer

Dynamic, motivated, and hands-on mechanical engineer to support the product design team developing competitive future vision systems

Essential Functions

• Good understanding and experience with the development of mechanical design, manufacturing technologies, and embedding of electro-mechanical systems which may include vision systems, sensors, motors, enclosures, mounts and/or the integration of illumination, imager optics and electronics.
• Designs of parts and small sub-systems.
• Performance tests to check if the design meets specifications.
• Model interfaces with electronic and optical systems. Model thermal properties of the mounts and their interfaces. Model the design response to environmental shock and vibration.
• Definition of requirements and specifications for systems and components.
• Creation of drawings and specifications for optical and mechanical parts.
• Hands-on mentality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Actively involved in engineering discussions. Ability to pro-actively communicate clearly, both orally and in writing in order to be actively involved in cross-functional discussions.
• Solid problem-solving skills for mechanical problems on a (sub-)system level. Strong attention to detail with the ability to debug, root cause, qualify, and modify electro-mechanical assemblies. Can effectively implement when given design direction.
• Knowledge of – or experience with mechanical production technologies, particularly injection molding, die casting, vacuum forming
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask multiple projects with quality and efficiency in a dynamic and fast-moving industry.
• Innovative and creative-minded individual who looks to continuously improve and challenge the ways things are done.
• Independent self-starter as well as a conscientious team player. Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve project deliverables.
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs, mechanical drawings, and assembly/process documentation.
• Exposure working with vendors for custom components and sourcing specific hardware for designs.
• Ability to use mechanical simulation tools (strength or thermal) or experience with designing optical or electrical systems.
• Experience prototyping your own designs using various fabrication equipment: mills, lathes, CNC systems, hand tools, 3D printers, laser cutters.

Minimum Education and Work Experience Required

• Typically requires 2-4+ years of mechanical product/design engineering experience or relevant technical experience. Experience with 3D CAD system preferably SolidWorks or equivalent.
• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), technical discipline (i.e. Robotics Engineering, Industrial Design), or relevant equivalent professional experience.
• Must possess English language proficiency as a minimum for the role.

Role location: Krefelder Str. 218, 52070 Aachen, Germany