Mechanical Engineer (Senior)

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Zürich
In-Office
Senior level
Software • Virtual Reality
The Role
Lead the design, development, and testing of robotic systems, collaborating with engineers, improving design processes, and ensuring reliability in production.
Summary Generated by Built In
RIVR is a Swiss robotics company pioneering Physical AI and robotic solutions to revolutionize last-mile delivery, giving 1 human the power of 1000. Through the combination of artificial neural networks and innovative robot designs with wheels and legs, RIVR aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in last-mile delivery. Founded as Swiss-Mile, the company rebranded to RIVR in 2025 to better reflect its mission of driving the future of intelligent robotics.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and testing of the physical components and systems of our robots. Your responsibilities will span conceptual design, mechanical engineering, design for manufacturing and assembly, and the integration of electronic systems, ensuring that our robots meet specific application requirements and are cost-effective for large-scale production. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience transitioning projects from prototyping and proof-of-concepts to MVPs, final products, and mass production. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of robotic designs, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of intelligent robotics.

What you’ll be doing

  • Design and develop electro-mechanical assemblies, robotic payloads, and actuators for our robots.
  • Build and test prototypes to evaluate functionality and performance.
  • Work closely with electronics engineers to integrate printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) into mechanical structures.
  • Perform rigorous testing and evaluations to verify the reliability, durability, and safety of robotic hardware.
  • Create detailed hardware documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions, and testing protocols.
  • Build, lead and mentor an exceptional team of hardware engineers.
  • Provide expert guidance to product managers and executives for strategic decision-making.
  • Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.
  • Improve design standards and processes through active participation in design reviews.

What you must have

  • Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, Automotive or Aerospace.
  • A minimum of five years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.
  • Proficient in CAD software for mechanical design.
  • Deep understanding of actuators, motors, materials, design for manufacturing, power transmission, mechanisms, and contemporary manufacturing technologies.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, contractors, and relationships with OEMs/ODMs.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.

Get some bonus points

  • PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Automotive, Aerospace or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.
  • Familiarity with design for mass production.
  • Experience in the robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sector.
  • Experience in managing a hardware team.
  • Experience interfacing with control systems and integrating electronics.

RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

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The Company
HQ: Southam
14 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Reality in Virtual Reality Limited is a developer of Virtual Reality assets in both 360 video and photo realistic virtual reality experiences.

Offering immersive training for all industries. We scan any real-world environment and use our RiVR VR Simulation Engine and our VRM (Virtual Reality Monitor) to enable cutting edge training anywhere in the world.

With our simulation engine we can capture any location and recreate it in photorealistic virtual reality. RiVR allows users to interact with and experience these worlds, enhancing the way humans learn.

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