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# Senior Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d) at Sereact

- **Company:** Sereact
- **Location:** Stuttgart, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sereact/3acc6db2-1179-43a7-9738-aa63be36b0ed/application

**Skills:** SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, PDM/PLM systems, GD&T, Mechanical testing, Rapid prototyping, Reliability engineering, Material properties, Manufacturing methods, System integration, Industrial design, Special purpose machinery

> Lead the design and architecture of innovative mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots. Take ownership of the product lifecycle from concept to production, driving cross-functional collaboration and optimizing architectures for scalability, cost, and manufacturability.

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE:

We build the intelligence that lets robots sense, reason, and act in the real world—moving beyond the lab and into everyday industrial settings like warehouses and factories. Our technology closes the automation gaps that traditional systems can’t solve. We are on a mission to redefine how physical work gets done, and we’re looking for curious, bold thinkers to help shape the future of robotics with us.

## OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and architecture of innovative systems and components for our AI-driven robots. In this role, you will tackle our most complex mechanical challenges, and take ownership of the product lifecycle from concept to production. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with electrical and software teams, oversee and optimize architectures for scalability, cost, and high-volume manufacturability.

## YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and Testing:

- Lead the design and architectural definition of complex mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots.
- Create, review, and approve highly detailed 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication, ensuring best practices in GD&T.
- Drive collaboration with engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and resolve complex cross-disciplinary technical bottlenecks.
- Define and oversee advanced mechanical simulations, reliability testing, and performance validations.
- Optimize mechanical architectures for cost, efficiency, and transition to mass production (DFM/DFA).

## QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computational Mechanics, Engineering Science or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in robotics or automation.
- Experience in industrial design or special purpose machinery is a plus
- Proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo or similar.
- Understanding of mechanical testing and prototyping processes.
- Strong knowledge of material properties, manufacturing methods, and system integration.
- Proven track record of taking hardware products through the entire lifecycle, from initial concept to successful commercial production.
- Willingness to travel ≈ 25% desirable

## Skills

- Expert proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar, as well as PDM/PLM systems.
- Deep understanding of advanced mechanical testing, rapid prototyping, and reliability engineering.
- Strong, expert-level knowledge of material properties, advanced manufacturing methods, and complex system integration.

## OUR INTERVIEW PLAN:

- Application
- Take‑home assignment: You’ll work on a short, role‑relevant task with clear instructions and a deadline.
- Cultural fit interview (40 min): A conversation about how you work, what motivates you, and what you’re looking for. Expect CV highlights, your “why,” and time for your questions.
- Technical fit interview (45 min): A deeper dive into your skills and problem‑solving approach for this role.
- On‑site visit: Meet the team in our office and collaborate on a real challenge similar to the work you’d do here. You’ll also meet a founder; we aim to give you a clear feel for the role and environment.

## WHAT WE OFFER:

- Wellpass (gym membership)
- Flexible working hours
- Free Snacks and Beverages
- A motivated team and an open corporate culture
- Competitive compensation and excellent career development opportunities

Note to applicants: We are currently experiencing a high volume of interest in this role. Due to this, our review process is taking a bit longer than usual. We appreciate your patience.

## About Sereact

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sereact provides an embodied AI software layer that enables autonomous robotic picking, sorting, and inspection in industrial warehousing and logistics.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B – $110M raised in May 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Stuttgart, Germany (with additional offices in Mason, Ohio, USA and Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed (the company was founded by a team of engineers from the University of Stuttgart / ARENA2036 ecosystem)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Industrial robotics / AI software for logistics and supply chain
- **Target customers**: B2B – 3PLs, e‑commerce fulfillment centers, manufacturing, and retail enterprises
- **Mission**: “Bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and physical execution” – building the foundational software layer for the next era of industrial robotics.

## Products & Services
- **Cortex (VLAM – Vision Language Action Model)**: The core AI brain that enables zero-shot adaptation across standard 6‑axis and humanoid robot arms. Handles picking, placing, sorting, and inspection without retraining or tuning.
- **Robotic Picking**: Autonomous pick‑and‑place with 98% first‑attempt success and peak speeds >650 UPH.
- **Putwall Automation**: Batch picking and sortation for high‑throughput fulfillment.
- **Return Handling**: Automated inspection, sorting, and routing of returned items.
- **Embodied AI for Humanoids**: Dexterity module for changing tasks and mixed‑SKU environments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric – Total Funding**: $140.78M (including $110M Series B led by Headline, closed ~May 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Headline (lead Series B); customers include Daimler Truck, Material Bank, Ludwig Meister
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 50+ deployments across five continents
  - 500M+ real production picks processed
  - 99.9% uptime in live environments
  - 1 robot replaces 3–4.5 FTE, saving customers up to €111,000/month
  - Expansion into US market (offices in Ohio and Boston)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Zero‑shot adaptability**: No retraining or retooling required when SKU mix changes – works out of the box on new items.
- **Production‑proven VLAM**: Trained on millions of real‑world picks; works in brownfield sites, not just lab conditions.
- **High reliability**: 98% first‑attempt pick success, >99% uptime, minimal human intervention (1 intervention per ~53,000 picks).
- **Platform agnostic**: Supports standard 6‑axis and humanoid robot architectures.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale deployments globally, especially in the US and Europe.
- Continue advancing the Vision Language Action Model to handle increasingly complex manipulation tasks (e.g., humanoid dexterity).
- Deepen partnerships with major logistics and manufacturing players.
- Grow engineering and research teams to accelerate product development.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fast‑paced, collaborative, with a strong emphasis on ownership and end‑to‑end project responsibility. Described as “uncharted territories” – ideal for engineers who want to push boundaries.
- **Flexibility**: Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid options (specific policy not detailed, but “flexible working” is listed as a standard benefit).
- **Perks**: Wellpass (wellness/fitness membership), regular team events, and a modern office in Stuttgart’s ARENA2036 innovation hub.
- **Engineering focus**: Work on cutting‑edge embodied AI, computer vision, and robotics – from research to deployment. Steep learning curve and visible impact.
- **Global exposure**: Opportunities to work across European and US teams.

## Sources
1. [sereact.ai – Homepage](https://sereact.ai/)
2. [sereact.ai – About](https://sereact.ai/about)
3. [sereact.ai – Careers](https://sereact.ai/careers)
4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com – Sereact Job Board](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sereact)
5. [cbinsights.com – Sereact Company Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/sereact)

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