
Mechanical, CAD Design Engineer
L1VE
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cologne • Germany
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About the role
- Design, develop, and iterate mechanical components and assemblies using CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar)
- Take projects from early-stage concepts through prototyping to production-ready internal systems
- Design and build custom fixtures, tools, and equipment to optimize internal technical setups and workflows
- Plan, execute, and evaluate mechanical tests for new and existing systems to ensure reliability, robustness, and operational suitability
- Help establish and continuously improve the in-house lab environment as a development and prototyping space
- Support technical preparation and execution of internal deployments, ensuring mechanical systems perform reliably under real operational conditions
- Serve as a technical point of contact within the team and share knowledge
Requirements
- Completed vocational training or degree in mechanical engineering, product design, construction, or a comparable field
- Strong CAD skills (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar)
- Practical experience with additive and subtractive manufacturing methods
- Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
- Strong communication skills and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration
- Passion for prototyping, hardware development, and creating systems that are actually used
- Fluent in German and English
Benefits
- Work at the forefront of VR and immersive media
- Gain hands-on experience at international live events
- Contribute in a dynamic startup environment with flat hierarchies and real impact
- Grow technically and creatively in an emerging field
- Join a passionate team that loves building things that actually go live
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
CADSolidWorksFusion 360Inventoradditive manufacturingsubtractive manufacturingmechanical testingprototypingmechanical designsystem optimization
Soft Skills
structured working styleindependent working stylesolution-orientedstrong communication skillscross-functional collaborationpassion for prototypinghardware development
Certifications
vocational trainingdegree in mechanical engineeringdegree in product designdegree in construction