Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotic Hands

Lead the mechanical design and development of robotic hands and their subsystems, from prototype to series production

Take technical ownership of mechanical designs, ensuring design maturity and readiness for production release

Develop and maintain CAD models, technical drawings, product structures, bills of materials, and assembly documentation

Own Product Data Management (PDM) processes, including part numbering, CAD structures, engineering changes, and release workflows

Conduct mechanical design reviews, tolerance stack-up analyses, and GD&T assessments

Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), including the transition from CNC-machined components to injection-molded parts

Support the development and optimization of compact precision mechanisms, actuators, and robotic hand assemblies

Coordinate manufacturing transfer and production ramp-up activities with suppliers and production teams in Germany and China

Lead mechanical failure analysis, root cause investigations, and design improvements to enhance product reliability and durability

Define mechanical acceptance criteria for incoming inspections, end-of-line testing, and product validation

Support prototype builds, endurance testing, supplier qualification, and manufacturing process optimization

Drive design for serviceability, maintenance, and spare parts definition

Collaborate across mechanical, electronics, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing teams to resolve technical challenges

Mentor junior engineers and students, contributing to engineering best practices and continuous improvement

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable field

8+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical product development, including taking at least one product into series production

Strong expertise in designing compact precision mechanisms, including gears, linkages, bearings, springs, and small electric drives

Proven experience developing production-ready mechanical systems and managing design releases

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly CNC machining, injection molding, tooling, and precision assembly

Strong knowledge of tolerance analysis, GD&T, and engineering drawing standards (ISO GPS or ASME Y14.5)

Proficiency in Creo or SolidWorks, with hands-on experience managing product structures and release workflows in Windchill, SolidWorks PDM, or similar systems

Experience conducting production release reviews and coordinating with manufacturing suppliers

Familiarity with structured root cause analysis and quality methodologies such as 8D and FMEA

Experience transferring mechanical designs into production with external or international manufacturing partners

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams

Fluent English; German language skills are a strong advantage

Valid Class B driving licence and willingness to travel between company locations and international production sites

Experience developing robotic hands, grippers, prosthetics, exoskeletons, or other dexterous robotic mechanisms

Knowledge of tendon-driven mechanisms, series elastic actuators, capstan drives, and worm gear systems

Experience with ball joints, orbital forming, or other specialized manufacturing techniques for compact mechanisms

Experience creating assembly instructions and supporting manual production lines

Familiarity with Chinese contract manufacturers and international supplier management

Experience integrating sensors, textiles, or flexible components into mechanical structures

Previous technical leadership or mentoring experience within robotics or precision electromechanical product development