Senior Design Engineer – MiPA (human) at Neura Robotics (Metzingen / Riederich)
Neura Robotics· Metzingen / Riederich·
Role details
Neura Robotics at a glance
German cognitive-robotics company building humanoid and collaborative robots that see, hear, feel, and learn to work alongside people.
NEURA Robotics designs cognitive robots (humanoids, collaborative arms, and mobile bases) plus the AI and platform that run them, all built in-house. Its flagship 4NE1 humanoid targets industrial workflows and everyday assistance, and the Neuraverse platform links deployed robots into a shared learning network.
~$1.7B+ raised · latest: Series C · up to $1.4B · June 2026 · backed by Tether, Amazon, NVIDIA, Qualcomm
Summary
Lead mechanical design and development for mobile robotic systems, including drivetrain and structural analysis. Manage engineering data, BOMs, and DFM processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams in Metzingen, Germany.
Job description
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of MiPA, NEURA Robotics' cognitive mobile robot platform. You will be responsible for the mechanical development of complex robotic subsystems, from concept design to production release, while ensuring high standards in engineering documentation, product structures, and manufacturability. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help create robots that safely interact with people and operate across industrial, commercial, and everyday environments.
Your mission & challenges
- Lead mechanical design projects for MiPA and its subsystems
- Develop robust mechanical architectures and production-ready designs
- Create and maintain CAD models, technical drawings, product structures, and bills of materials
- Perform structural, stability, durability, and tolerance analyses
- Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) throughout the product development process
- Define and maintain engineering design standards and documentation quality
- Coordinate development activities across mechanical, electronics, software, manufacturing, and sourcing teams
- Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and product industrialization
- Manage engineering changes, revisions, and configuration control processes
- Contribute to technical decision-making, risk assessments, and design reviews
What we can look forward to
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable field
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical product development
- Experience developing complex electromechanical systems
- Strong expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, and engineering documentation
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, castings, injection molding, and assembly processes
- Proficiency in SolidWorks; experience with SolidWorks PDM is highly desirable
- Familiarity with DFM/DFA methodologies
- Experience working in robotics, automation, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or similar industries
Nice to Have
- Experience with mobile robotic or service robotic systems
- Knowledge of Creo/Windchill
- Prior technical leadership or project ownership experience
Why work at Neura Robotics
- Culture: "Passion for Winning" — achievement-driven, self-responsible culture with flat hierarchies. Values include trust, honesty, speed, and "We Are Human" (people at the heart of everything).
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, and a hybrid-friendly environment.
- Team: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries — highly skilled, international team of experts.
- Growth & Development: Support for personal and professional growth via Udemy training platform and more.
- Compensation: Competitive salary package with exclusive employee discounts.
- Perks: Summer parties, company town hall meetings, and regular team celebrations.
- Impact: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cognitive robotics and AI that directly addresses labor shortages and makes a meaningful societal impact.
- Diversity: Explicitly welcomes applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing building a team that reflects the world.
- Application Process: Fast — initial feedback within a few days, interviews scheduled within two weeks.