System Engineer for Electromechanical Actuators (m/f/d)

System Engineer for Electromechanical Actuators (m/f/d)

At Harmonic Drive SE, we have been developing, producing, and marketing high-precision drive solutions tailored to our customers for over 50 years internationally. Whether in the aerospace, robotics and automation, general mechanical engineering, food industry, modern medical technology, or special environments – the highest precision and quality for our customers are principles of our corporate culture.

Successfully shaping the future together with and for our customers in demanding industries is a sign of our innovative strength in the field of high-precision drive technology. Production and development sites at the highest technological level in Germany, Japan, and America, as well as subsidiaries in Europe and Asia, ensure that we can offer highly specialized and intelligent drive solutions and mechatronic systems worldwide. Become part of our team and help shape the future of drive technology!

Contract type: Permanent contract, full-time (40 hours per week)

Are you ready to take responsibility for the development of complex mechatronic systems? Then help us design forward-looking actuator solutions – from the idea to implementation in the overall system.

Your tasks:

• Holistic coordination of product development for electromechanical actuators according to the V-model
• Superordinate instance overseeing all processes in the product lifecycle such as conception, manufacturing, operation, and recycling
• Development, analysis, validation, and specification of requirements (Requirement Engineering & Breakdown)
• Assessment of feasibility, identification of risk paths, and estimation of technical risks
• Conceptualization and analysis of system architecture as well as development of technical solution concepts
• Creation of technical documentation
• Development of test plans, test procedures, and test reports for verification of requirements
• Accompanying safety-critical processes according to SAE ARP 4761 (e.g., FMECA, FTA, reliability analyses)
• Presentation of development results to internal and external contacts

Your profile:

• Completed studies in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or aerospace engineering (Dipl.-Ing., M.Sc., M.Eng.) or a comparable degree
• Advanced process knowledge for development according to the V-model (e.g., SAE ARP 4754)
• Knowledge of specific standards (e.g., DO-160 and MIL-STD-810)
• Experience with requirement management tools (e.g., Siemens Polarion)
• Basic knowledge in technical mechanics, gearbox technology, and tribology
• Good knowledge in mechatronics and electrical engineering, especially motors and feedback systems
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Good IT skills (MS Office, MATLAB)
• Analytical skills, conceptual thinking, high technical understanding, and independence

Our offer:

As an innovative and leading company in the industry, we are looking for creative employees who are passionate about developing and successfully implementing the best solutions. We promote initiative and value a long-term commitment to our company. As an employer, we particularly care about the well-being of our employees. Become part of our collegial and professional working environment and benefit from our attractive social benefits, our comprehensive onboarding concept, and excellent training opportunities.

Our benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Bike leasing
• Childcare subsidy
• EGYMWellpass
• Subsidized employee canteen
• Corporate benefits
• Free drinks & fruit
• Employee parking spaces
• Ergonomic workplace

Apply now:

Do you want to contribute your ideas and explore new paths in drive technology with us?

Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal.