Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer

at CeiliX

• Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer
• 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 end-to-end design of ceiling-based mobility systems at a robotics startup. Work with innovative technology and lead product development efforts in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end mechanical design: Design complex mechanisms (chain units, moving parts, grippers, lifts) from concept through series production
• Create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks
• Select materials, processes, and fastening solutions based on application requirements
• Conduct design trade-offs and validate through prototyping
• Generate technical documentation throughout the development process
• Apply design-for-manufacture principles to ensure producibility
• Work with suppliers on sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Systems, Quality) for seamless integration
• Support testing, qualification, and acceptance activities
• Optimize existing mechanisms for cost, performance, and manufacturability
• Ensure compliance with CE certification and Machinery Directive standards
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and iterate quickly

Requirements

• 3+ years in mechanical design for industrial applications (up to 15 years welcome, but not looking for management)
• Expert SolidWorks skills (or equivalent CAD tool)
• Proven experience designing complex mechanisms – you’ll have to show something you’ve built in the interview process
• Deep materials knowledge – metals, alloys, plastics, surface treatments, lubrication
• Hardware product development – you've taken physical products from concept to production
• Technical drawing expertise – detailed manufacturing drawings with proper measurements
• Startup mentality – flexible, autonomous, takes ownership without waiting for instructions
• Strong 3D spatial thinking – you visualize how parts move and fit together
• Fluent German – you'll work with German suppliers regularly
• Fluent English – for internal communication and documentation, although everyone in the current team speaks German
• Eligible to work in the EU
• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities