Hybrid Mechanical/CAD Design Engineer – based in Cologne or Berlin

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About the role

  • Mechanical/CAD Design Engineer at L1VE GmbH developing and improving hardware for immersive VR productions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs.

Responsibilities

  • As a Mechanical/CAD Design Engineer, you will be a hands-on contributor to the development of complex mechanical systems for immersive VR productions.
  • You will work closely with colleagues across software, electronics, operations, and content production to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into our high-end VR setups.
  • Design, develop, and iterate mechanical components and assemblies using CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar).
  • Design and build custom fixtures, tools, and equipment to optimize internal technical setups and workflows.
  • Plan, execute, and evaluate mechanical tests for new and existing systems to ensure reliability, robustness, and operational suitability.
  • Help establish and continuously improve the in-house lab environment as a development and prototyping space.
  • Support technical preparation and execution of internal deployments, ensuring mechanical systems perform reliably under real operational conditions.

Requirements

  • Completed vocational training or degree in mechanical engineering, product design, construction, or a comparable field
  • Strong CAD skills (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar)
  • Practical experience with additive and subtractive manufacturing methods
  • Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
  • Strong communication skills and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration
  • Passion for prototyping, hardware development, and creating systems that are actually used
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Up to 10% travel, primarily national

Benefits

  • Work at the forefront of VR and immersive media
  • Gain hands-on experience at international live events
  • Contribute in a dynamic startup environment with flat hierarchies and real impact
  • Grow technically and creatively in an emerging field
  • Join a passionate team that loves building things that actually go live

Job title

Mechanical/CAD Design Engineer – based in Cologne or Berlin

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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