Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the job

• Technical expertise (SME): Act as the primary subject matter expert for XYZ transfer systems, automated handling technologies, flexible feeding systems, and precise pick-and-place mechanisms (including customised end effectors and grippers).
• Technical leadership & mentoring: Guide and mentor colleagues in mechatronic product development and innovation projects, while establishing best practices, design concepts, and modular standards across various projects.
• Modular design & development: Develop reusable mechatronic modules and standardised architectures to maximise efficiency within the business area and beyond.
• Calculations & simulation: Design drive and motion components (actuators, motors, pneumatics) and perform FEA and kinematics simulations to optimise cycle times, load limits, and dynamic system behaviour.

• Successfully completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in mechanical design, preferably in a regulated environment (e.g. medical technology, diagnostics, or GxP environment).
• Expertise in transfer systems or automation: Profound knowledge in mechatronic design of XYZ transfer systems, automation technologies, or robotic arm applications.
• Calculations & physical simulation: Strong practical knowledge in mechanical calculations (drive/motor design, moments of inertia, structural loads) and simulations (FEA, motion/kinematic analysis with tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink, or native CAD motion modules).
• CAD, PLM & tolerance calculation: Solid practical knowledge in CATIA V5 and/or SolidWorks, SAP-DVS systems, as well as thorough knowledge of the ISO 8015 standard (Geometrical Product Specification / form and position tolerances).