Associate Mechanical Engineer – F/M/D

NavVis

Associate Mechanical Engineer at NavVis building and testing mechanical prototypes and systems. Collaborating within a small team to support innovative technology solutions for reality capture.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, assemble, and rework mechanical prototypes and sub-assemblies, turning CAD designs from senior engineers into physical hardware ready for evaluation
Design, construct, and operate test setups, rigs, and fixtures (for example, IP testing rigs) to validate mechanical performance against defined requirements
Execute and document structured test campaigns, delivering clear results that inform design decisions and uncover issues early
Contribute medium-complexity CAD design tasks, such as adding defined sub-features to injection-molded parts or modifying existing components under the guidance of senior engineers
Support 3D printing and rapid prototyping workflows, preparing parts and assemblies for internal review and functional testing
Troubleshoot unexpected mechanical issues during prototyping and testing, such as component end-of-life or underperforming prototypes, and propose practical solutions
Collaborate with senior engineers to align on requirements, task definitions, and handoffs, ensuring smooth execution within cross-functional product development projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics, or a Techniker/Meister qualification with 3 to 5 years of relevant hands-on experience; degree holders should have at least 1 to 2 years of experience (strong Techniker graduates with compelling project portfolios from their technical school will also be considered)
Proven hands-on experience building, assembling, and testing mechanical hardware in a product development or R&D environment, with a portfolio of tangible work you have built
Competent in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting using Autodesk Inventor or similar software.
Practical knowledge of prototyping methods, manufacturing processes, and materials relevant to mechanical product development
Initiative and a structured approach to problem-solving, including setting requirements for your own tasks and aligning with the right people
Nice to have: Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping equipment with FDM and SLA
Nice to have: Experience building test setups or rigs for mechanical validation
Nice to have: Familiarity with injection molding or other serial manufacturing processes
Nice to have: Hobby-level or formal exposure to electrical engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of paid time off per year
Affordable access to a vast network of fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass subsidy
Deutschlandticket subsidy to support sustainable travel using public transport
Flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work around your life, and not your life around work!
Full visa and relocation support for international candidates
An attractive bike leasing model through JobRad, in line with our commitment towards sustainable mobility
A competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring
Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus
Financial support for local language classes to help you in your journey of integrating into the culture!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical PrototypingCAD DesignTesting and ValidationInjection Molding3D PrintingFDM TechnologySLA TechnologyDocumenting Test CampaignsTroubleshooting Mechanical IssuesManufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInitiativeCollaborationStructured Approach

Certifications

Techniker QualificationMeister Qualification