Senior Mechanical Engineer – MiPA (human) at Neura Robotics (Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany)
Neura Robotics· Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany·
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
Job description
Your mission & challenges
In our MiPA Robotics team, we are developing the next generation of cognitive mobile robots designed to operate safely and intelligently in human environments. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of complex mechanical systems and drive product development from concept to production. Your responsibilities will include:
- Development, design, and optimization of mechanical systems for the MiPA robotics platform
- Design of structural assemblies, robot body components, mounting systems, mechanisms, and integrated electromechanical subsystems
- Creation of CAD models, technical drawings, engineering documentation, and bills of materials
- Performing strength, stiffness, tolerance, and durability analyses
- Driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) throughout the development process
- Supporting prototype build, integration, validation, and testing activities
- Close collaboration with electronics, controls, software, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams
- Selection of suitable materials, manufacturing technologies, and production processes
- Ownership of engineering data quality, documentation standards, and revision management
- Contributing to technical decision-making, design reviews, and product architecture discussions
What we can look forward to
Must-Have
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable field
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical product development
- Strong expertise in mechanical design, machine elements, and complex electromechanical systems
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Siemens NX
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes
- Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and BOMs
- Familiarity with DFM/DFA methodologies
- Understanding of complete mechatronic systems
- Structured and independent working style with strong ownership mentality
- Good German and/or English communication skills
Nice-to-Have
- Experience in robotics, automation, autonomous systems, or mobile machinery
- Experience with PDM/PLM systems such as SolidWorks PDM or Windchill
- Knowledge of machining, sheet metal, castings, injection molding, or assembly processes
- Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers
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.