Mechanical Engineer

In This Role You Will

• Design the mechanical center piece of our dexterous manipulation systems: structural components, joints, linkages, transmissions, end-effectors, and housings, with tight trade-offs between weight, stiffness, precision, and cost

• Own your designs end-to-end: from early concepts and mechanical architecture to series production: build and test prototypes in days, back them up with FEM, tolerance stack-ups, fatigue analysis, and lab testing until they’re production-ready

• Work closely with manufacturing partners: turn prototypes into reliable, manufacturable, cost-effective parts

• Build a fully vertically integrated robot: work hand in hand with electronics, controls, and AI teams to push what robotic manipulation can do

What We’re Looking For

• Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in mechanical engineering or a related field

• 3+ years of work experience designing and developing complex mechanical systems

• Excellent CAD skills (e.g., Onshape) and experience with PDM and release workflows

• Solid experience with structural analysis (FEM) and tolerance analysis

• Deep understanding of design for manufacturing/assembly/cost

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods, including CNC machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, injection molding and other tooled parts, and precision assemblies

• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting), workshop tools, and prototype assembly/testing

• Fluency in English (spoken and written), with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Bonus Points If You Have

• Hands-on development experience with high-DoF robotic systems (e.g., robotic arms, end-effectors, dexterous hands, or humanoids)

• Actuator and drivetrain design (frameless motors, gearboxes such as harmonic, cycloidal, or planetary, and housings)

• Thermal management and cooling design for compact, high-power assemblies

• Experience mechanically integrating sensors, PCBs, and cable harnesses into moving systems

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a real impact working on some of the biggest challenges of our time

• A fast-paced learning environment alongside an outstanding, driven team

• Ownership from day one, with the ability to iterate quickly and see your impact firsthand in an early-stage startup

• Visa sponsorship & relocation benefits to hire the best in the world

• A world-class in-person setup in central Zürich, with excellent prototyping, robotics, and technical infrastructure for hands-on builders

• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity participation