Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical architecture, design, and development of next-generation camera hardware from concept through volume production.
Define system-level requirements and document mechanical architecture.
Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and detailed failure analyses, including DFMEA.
Collaborate with electrical, firmware, optics, product, and manufacturing teams to align interfaces and optimize designs for production.
Create test plans, operate testing and prototyping infrastructure, and qualify mechanical performance.
Validate structural integrity, ingress protection, thermal management, shock resistance, and vibration performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
8+ years of hands-on mechanical or electromechanical design experience taking hardware from concept to volume production.
Experience in consumer electronics, sports technology, or optics.
Expertise with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks or NX; GD&T; tolerance analysis; structural and thermal analysis; materials selection; and sealing principles.
Experience applying DFM, DFA, requirements management, and failure analysis across injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal processes.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills and understanding of industry standards, regulatory compliance, and product development methodologies.
Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
Willingness to use AI tools to improve engineering productivity.

Knowledge of integrating electrical components into mechanical systems.
Camera or optical system design experience, including lens mounts, sensor integration, and thermal management of imaging hardware.
Experience with real-time tracking systems and outdoor deployment challenges, including weather sealing, UV resistance, and field serviceability.
Experience using field-test data to validate and iterate mechanical designs.

Base salary range: €75.000–€125.000 EUR.
Eligible for a long-term incentive award; bonuses may be based on individual and company performance.
Flexible work policy and remote work options.
Flexible vacation time, company-wide holidays, and meeting-free days.
Professional development resources and career-growth opportunities.
Medical and retirement benefits depending on location.
Employee Assistance Program and employee resource groups.