Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer, DE

at CeiliX

• Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer, DE
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Euskirchen, Germany

About the role

• Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for entire design lifecycle of groundbreaking robotics solutions. Collaborating directly with the CTO in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design complex mechanisms (chain units, moving parts, grippers, lifting systems) — from concept to series production
• Create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks
• Select materials, processes and joining solutions appropriate to the application
• Perform design trade-offs and validate them through prototyping
• Apply Design-for-Manufacture (DFM) principles and work with suppliers on sheet-metal fabrication and CNC machining
• Coordinate cross-functionally (electrical, systems engineering, quality) for seamless integration
• Optimize existing mechanisms for cost, performance and manufacturability

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design for industrial applications
• Expert knowledge of SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD tool), including detailed manufacturing drawings with correct dimensioning
• Proven experience in hardware product development from concept to production — you must be able to demonstrate what you've built during the application process
• Deep materials knowledge — metals, alloys, plastics, surface treatments, lubrication
• Startup mentality — flexible, autonomous, and take ownership without waiting for instructions
• Strong 3D spatial reasoning — you visualize how parts move and fit together
• Fluent German — you will work regularly with German suppliers
• Fluent English — for internal communication and documentation
• Right to work in the EU
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement (1 day/week remote after onboarding)