Concept Engineer Mechatronics

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Concept Engineer for mechatronic systems in innovative pet technology company. Leading hardware development for an IoT-connected automated pet feeding device.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeMünchen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technical leadership & orchestration
Own the complete mechatronic system architecture
Coordinate external engineers (mechanical, electronics) and internal junior engineers
Ensure mechanics, electronics and firmware work together seamlessly
Make technical decisions and stand behind them
Mechanics & design (hands‑on)
Redesign core mechanics: kinematics, linear guides, drive system using 48V
Optimize gearbox layouts, reduce backlash and tolerance stacks
Develop hygienically optimized, dishwasher‑safe assemblies (food contact)
Reduce footprint and validate internal packaging/layout
Mechanical reliability testing (>1,000 cycles)
Electronics & sensors (orchestration)
Manage redesign of the position detection system (magnetic, optical or mechanical)
Coordinate PCB adoption and development of add‑on boards (motor control / 48V)
Guide integration of a camera‑based detection system with cloud analysis
Design for Manufacturing (DfM) for small‑batch production (3D printing / vacuum casting)
Collaborate with external manufacturing partners
Support certification efforts (CE, EMC) and material evaluation
In the long term, contribute to other products and projects as well

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering or similar
Several years of experience developing mechatronic systems—from concept to physical prototype
Strong hands‑on CAD experience (ideally SolidWorks or Fusion 360)
Experience with drive systems, gearboxes, linear guides and actuators
Ability to lead a small, mixed team of internal and external engineers
Understanding of electronics and sensors—you don’t need to design PCBs yourself, but you must speak the same language as electronics engineers
Pragmatic approach—you find the 80/20 solution and avoid over‑engineering
Fluent in German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

A product you can shape from the ground up—real product development, not just a feature factory
A small, ambitious team with short decision paths and real ownership
Hybrid or remote—office in Unterschleißheim available, but presence is not an end in itself
Permanent employment or freelance—whatever works
Direct collaboration with the founders

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechatronic system architecturemechanics designgearbox optimizationposition detection systemcamera-based detection systemDesign for Manufacturing (DfM)mechanical reliability testingdrive systemslinear guidesactuators

Soft Skills

technical leadershipteam coordinationdecision makingpragmatic approachcollaboration

Certifications

CEEMC