yellowshark
Solothurn
Mechanical Design Engineer (m/f) 100%
- 09 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 90 000 - 110 000 /year
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- 4500 Solothurn
About the job
For our client, an innovative Swiss technology company in the field of industrial system and machine solutions, we are looking for an experienced individual as a Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, you will accompany new products and technical components from the initial idea to series production readiness. You will develop economical, manufacturable, and modular solutions and actively contribute your ideas to the further development of the product portfolio.
- Development of concepts and constructive solutions considering functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness
- Further development and standardisation of existing products as well as expansion of modular kit systems
- Creation and review of 3D models, technical drawings, and design-related calculations
- Construction and testing of prototypes as well as execution and evaluation of tests, measurements, and simulations
- Collaboration with internal departments, product management, and external manufacturing partners
- Ideally, a technical basic education as a designer or polymechanic
- Professional experience in mechanical product development and design of components and assemblies
- Good knowledge of a common 3D CAD system such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Siemens NX, Creo, or CATIA
- Knowledge of FEM calculations and technical design is an advantage
- Understanding of manufacturing technologies, materials, and constructive relationships
- Very good German and English skills, additional language skills are an advantage
- Varied development projects from different areas of mechanical and plant engineering
- Participation in projects from the concept phase to practical implementation
- Collegial and motivated engineering team with short decision-making paths
- Flexible working hours and possibility for home office
Have we aroused your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents. This includes a CV, work certificates, and diplomas.
Responsibilities
- Independent development and design of mechanical components, assemblies, and technical system solutions- Development of concepts and constructive solutions considering functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness
- Further development and standardisation of existing products as well as expansion of modular kit systems
- Creation and review of 3D models, technical drawings, and design-related calculations
- Construction and testing of prototypes as well as execution and evaluation of tests, measurements, and simulations
- Collaboration with internal departments, product management, and external manufacturing partners
Profile
- Completed studies in mechanical engineering or a comparable technical field at FH/ETH level- Ideally, a technical basic education as a designer or polymechanic
- Professional experience in mechanical product development and design of components and assemblies
- Good knowledge of a common 3D CAD system such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Siemens NX, Creo, or CATIA
- Knowledge of FEM calculations and technical design is an advantage
- Understanding of manufacturing technologies, materials, and constructive relationships
- Very good German and English skills, additional language skills are an advantage
Additional Information
What to expect- Varied development projects from different areas of mechanical and plant engineering
- Participation in projects from the concept phase to practical implementation
- Collegial and motivated engineering team with short decision-making paths
- Flexible working hours and possibility for home office
Have we aroused your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents. This includes a CV, work certificates, and diplomas.
