Description
Job Overview
As a Robotics Mechanical Engineer at Helsing, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing robots. Your primary responsibility will be creating robust and efficient mechanical mechanisms, assemblies, and systems that integrate with advanced robotic technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanisms, systems, and electromechanical assemblies for robotic applications, including structures, actuators, and motion systems.
- Collaborate closely with electrical and software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into complete robotic systems.
- Prototype, test, and iterate on mechanical designs to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
- Analyze project specifications, materials, and manufacturing methods to ensure designs meet both functional and production objectives.
- Use CAD tools (SolidWorks) to create detailed designs, 3D models, and engineering drawings.
- Participate in design reviews, contributing innovative solutions and improvements.
- Conduct simulations, stress analysis, and FEA to ensure reliability, durability, and safety of designs.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting during product development and manufacturing processes.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in robotics and mechanical design to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into products.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred).
- Have 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in robotics or automation.
- Be proficient with CAD software (ideally SolidWorks).
- Have a strong understanding of mechanical principles, including statics, dynamics, and material properties.
- Have experience with FEA, simulations, and mechanical stress analysis tools.
- Have hands-on experience with prototyping and testing.
- Be familiar with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal manufacturing, and injection molding.
- Have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
- Have strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with robotics, automation, or mechatronics systems is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
- Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
- A hands-on onboarding program ("Infraduction")