iKnowHow Group is a dynamic, international technology company with 24+ years of experience and a team of 300+ talented professionals delivering innovative technology solutions across Energy, Telecommunications, Banking & Financial Services, and the Public Sector.
Through its specialized subsidiaries, it brings domain expertise in areas such as Health and Robotics, blending deep industry knowledge with advanced, future-ready technologies.
At its core, iKnowHow S.A. delivers end-to-end project development - both internal and client-facing - turning strategy into scalable, real-world solutions. Our portfolio spans Data & AI platforms, enterprise integration, cloud-native applications, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives, enabling leading organizations across the public and private sectors to evolve and grow.
We’re looking for curious, driven people who want to create impact through technology and grow with us.
We are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our R&D team in Athens. You will play a key role in the design, development, and deployment of autonomous robotic systems, contributing to products that operate in demanding real-world environments (e.g., solar farms, marine structures).
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for robotic systems
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models and technical drawings
- Contribute to mechanism design (mobility systems, frames, enclosures, end-effectors)
- Support prototype development, testing, and validation in lab and field conditions
- Perform engineering calculations (stress, fatigue, tolerances, environmental loads)
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure manufacturability and scalability
- Collaborate with electronics, software, and AI teams for system integration
- Participate in field deployments and performance evaluation
- Prepare documentation (BOMs, technical reports, design reviews)
- Continuously improve designs based on testing and operational feedback
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 1–4 years of experience (or strong project experience) in mechanical design / robotics
- Good knowledge in CAD tools (SolidWorks)
- Solid understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with prototyping and hands-on engineering work
- Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D environment
- Good communication skills in English
Nice to have:
- Experience in robotics, mechatronics, or autonomous systems
- Exposure to FEA / simulations
- Familiarity with harsh-environment design (marine, outdoor, thermal constraints)
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing, machining, or assembly
- Basic understanding of control systems or embedded hardware
Benefits
- Work on real-world autonomous robotic systems with global deployment
- High-impact role in a growing deep-tech startup (11–50 employees)
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI + Robotics applications
- Collaborative, engineering-driven culture
- Opportunities for growth and ownership
- #Li_onsite
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 1–4 years of experience in mechanical design or robotics, or strong project experience
- Knowledge of CAD tools, specifically SolidWorks
- Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with prototyping and hands-on engineering work
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D environment
- Good communication skills in English
- Experience in robotics, mechatronics, or autonomous systems
- Exposure to FEA or simulations
- Familiarity with harsh-environment design, including marine, outdoor, and thermal constraints
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing, machining, or assembly
- Basic understanding of control systems or embedded hardware
What We Do
iKnowHow is a Greek technology firm based in Athens and currently employing more than 120 engineers and IT professionals. The company was founded in 2002 and has since grown rapidly holding nowadays a significant market share in Greece, Cyprus and Europe. For almost two decades, the company has been offering a wide range of tailor made software solutions and specialized ICT strategy consulting services as well as building complex enterprise applications with emphasis on Digital Government, Business Automation, Information Security, Digital Transformation, e-Health and Industrial Automation solutions. The past years the company has significantly increased in size and financial yield, reaching almost 120 employees. IKH is organized into three business units: digital government, healthcare, and robotics. Our longstanding partnership with IBM and our knowledge of Open Source technologies has allowed us to complete significant ICT work for local and international organizations. IKH Innovation, our robotics arm, is a world-class team of robotics and software engineers with expertise in mechanical design, embedded control, data-driven intelligence and mobile robots. IKH Innovation designs and builds tailor-made robotic solutions capable of performing in demanding environments. evorad™ is our comprehensive RIS / PACS suite designed to cover a radiology department's needs from the moment patients walks in to the moment they walk out with their examination and their digital diagnostic report in hand. evorad™ has become the premier PACS solution of Greek public hospitals, used not only to process thousands of examinations per day, but also as the main teaching tools in medical schools and university hospitals.
