Focused Energy

Mechanical Engineer

Focused Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Darmstadt • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Design, develop, and refine mechanical components and assemblies with a strong focus on manufacturability, robustness, and scalability.
  • Lead mechanical prototyping efforts, coordinating fabrication, assembly, and testing with internal teams and external partners.
  • Develop innovative mechanical solutions for mechano-optical modules, optimizing functionality while managing costs.
  • Conduct tolerance analysis, structural and thermal simulations (FEA), and material assessments for radiation and vacuum environments.
  • Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, radiation shielding protocols, and cleanroom requirements.
  • Produce detailed product documentation for manufacturing, procurement, testing, and maintenance.
  • Lead and actively participate in technical design reviews, incorporating multidisciplinary feedback to improve designs continuously.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of proven experience in mechanical design and development, with a strong emphasis on Design for Manufacture (DFM).
  • Solid expertise with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor, and proficiency in tolerance analysis and FEM simulation.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production techniques, ideally with experience in vacuum systems, cleanroom operations, or mechano-optical systems.
  • Experience or familiarity with safety and regulatory requirements for radiation environments and relevant shielding protocols.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills combined with a sharp attention to detail and the ability to critically evaluate technical designs.
  • Proficiency in German and ability to travel to Darmstadt (Hessia, Germany) on a regular basis
Benefits
  • The opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing startup solving challenges with global relevance.
  • Strong personal growth potential with the chance to lead your own projects from early on.
  • A dynamic, collaborative team culture with flat hierarchies and short decision paths.
  • Daily exchange with top experts in fusion, simulation, and engineering to accelerate your learning.
  • Flexibility through hybrid work options and adaptable working hours.
  • A competitive salary package aligned with your experience and responsibilities.
  • Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.
  • Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.
  • Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges and shaping the future of our company.
  • Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.
  • Vacation Days: We support your work-life-balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.
  • Flexibility: We believe work should adapt to your life—not the other way around. That’s why we offer a hybrid setup, giving you the freedom to work from our office while also enjoying the flexibility to work from home when it suits you.
  • Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy our healthy snacks and drinks. Our Darmstadt office even offers a subsidized canteen with delicious lunch options daily.
  • Retirement Plan: If you decide for a private pension plan, we will finance 15% on top of your monthly contributions.
  • Equipment: Choose between a state-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptop. In addition, you will receive a keyboard, mouse and headset so you are fully equipped from day 1.
  • Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding, encourage collaboration, and build a strong, supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments, share ideas, and have fun together, both in and outside of the workplace.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
mechanical designDesign for Manufacture (DFM)tolerance analysisFEM simulationmechanical prototypingmanufacturing processesmaterial assessmentsstructural simulationsthermal simulationsmechano-optical systems
Soft skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcritical evaluationleadershipcollaboration