Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotic Hands at Neura Robotics (Munich, Germany)
Neura Robotics· Munich, Germany·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Senior
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
- Lead the mechanical design and development of robotic hands and their subsystems, from prototype to series production
- Take technical ownership of mechanical designs, ensuring design maturity and readiness for production release
- Develop and maintain CAD models, technical drawings, product structures, bills of materials, and assembly documentation
- Own Product Data Management (PDM) processes, including part numbering, CAD structures, engineering changes, and release workflows
- Conduct mechanical design reviews, tolerance stack-up analyses, and GD&T assessments
- Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), including the transition from CNC-machined components to injection-molded parts
- Support the development and optimization of compact precision mechanisms, actuators, and robotic hand assemblies
- Coordinate manufacturing transfer and production ramp-up activities with suppliers and production teams in Germany and China
- Lead mechanical failure analysis, root cause investigations, and design improvements to enhance product reliability and durability
- Define mechanical acceptance criteria for incoming inspections, end-of-line testing, and product validation
- Support prototype builds, endurance testing, supplier qualification, and manufacturing process optimization
- Drive design for serviceability, maintenance, and spare parts definition
- Collaborate across mechanical, electronics, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing teams to resolve technical challenges
- Mentor junior engineers and students, contributing to engineering best practices and continuous improvement
What we can look forward to
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable field
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical product development, including taking at least one product into series production
- Strong expertise in designing compact precision mechanisms, including gears, linkages, bearings, springs, and small electric drives
- Proven experience developing production-ready mechanical systems and managing design releases
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly CNC machining, injection molding, tooling, and precision assembly
- Strong knowledge of tolerance analysis, GD&T, and engineering drawing standards (ISO GPS or ASME Y14.5)
- Proficiency in Creo or SolidWorks, with hands-on experience managing product structures and release workflows in Windchill, SolidWorks PDM, or similar systems
- Experience conducting production release reviews and coordinating with manufacturing suppliers
- Familiarity with structured root cause analysis and quality methodologies such as 8D and FMEA
- Experience transferring mechanical designs into production with external or international manufacturing partners
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams
- Fluent English; German language skills are a strong advantage
- Valid Class B driving licence and willingness to travel between company locations and international production sites
Nice to Have
- Experience developing robotic hands, grippers, prosthetics, exoskeletons, or other dexterous robotic mechanisms
- Knowledge of tendon-driven mechanisms, series elastic actuators, capstan drives, and worm gear systems
- Experience with ball joints, orbital forming, or other specialized manufacturing techniques for compact mechanisms
- Experience creating assembly instructions and supporting manual production lines
- Familiarity with Chinese contract manufacturers and international supplier management
- Experience integrating sensors, textiles, or flexible components into mechanical structures
- Previous technical leadership or mentoring experience within robotics or precision electromechanical product development
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.