Mechanical Design Engineer

Near Munich, Germany - Onsite working required

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a high-tech engineering company for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their precision engineering team in Weilheim, close to Munich. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge mechatronic and opto-mechatronic systems used in advanced semiconductor and high-precision mass manufacturing environments.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop precision mechatronic and opto-mechatronic subsystems for integration into high-end manufacturing equipment (1 µm class)
• Create design concepts, evaluate performance, and lead the development of prototypes and mock-ups
• Define verification procedures and support the setup of laboratory test environments
• Own end-to-end mechanical design activities including 3D CAD, BOM creation, 2D manufacturing drawings, and supplier coordination
• Select and manage critical suppliers and oversee procurement activities
• Assemble and commission prototypes in the lab and coordinate testing and validation within the engineering team
• Document and communicate test results to internal stakeholders, customers, and international partners

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years’ industry experience in precision engineering, ideally within semiconductor back-end or high-tech manufacturing equipment
• Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment and manufacturing ecosystems
• Excellent technical knowledge of:
• 3D CAD design
• Materials and precision mechanics
• Motion systems and controls
• Electrical actuators, pneumatics, bearings, sensors
• Precision machining techniques
• Experience with supplier development and technical procurement
• Solid knowledge of multi-physics simulation and design optimisation methods
• Experience in precision metrology (100 nm class) and relevant standards
• Comfortable working in multicultural, interdisciplinary teams within a globally connected engineering environment