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Robotics Mechancial Engineer

Helsing· Hardware Engineering
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full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Role focused on design and development of robotic mechanical systems, integrating with electrical and software teams to deliver robust mechanisms, assemblies, and systems for Helsing’s robotics initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanisms, systems, and electromechanical assemblies for robotic applications, including structures, actuators, and motion systems.
  • Collaborate closely with the electrical and software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into complete robotic systems.
  • Prototype, test, and iterate on mechanical designs to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
  • Analyze project specifications, materials, and manufacturing methods to ensure that designs meet both functional and production objectives.
  • Use CAD tools (SolidWorks) to create detailed designs, 3D models, and engineering drawings.
  • Participate in design reviews, contributing innovative solutions and improvements.
  • Conduct simulations, stress analysis, and FEA to ensure reliability, durability, and safety of the designs.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting during product development and manufacturing processes.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in robotics and mechanical design to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into our products.

Qualifications

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in robotics or automation.
  • Proficiency with CAD software (ideally SolidWorks).
  • Strong understanding of mechanical principles, including statics, dynamics, and material properties.
  • Experience with FEA, simulations, and mechanical stress analysis tools.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing.
  • Familiar with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal manufacturing and injection molding.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with robotics, automation, or mechatronics systems is highly desirable.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • VSOP options
  • Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
  • Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
  • Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
  • Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
  • Hands-on onboarding program (Infraduction) to learn tech stack and tooling across the company
Last updated Sep 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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