Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Industrial Machines (Global)

WHC Heads Austria; Hörsching; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WHC Heads Austria is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Upper Austria to design and develop customized industrial machines for international projects. You will work on production equipment across automotive, electronics, and battery manufacturing sectors.

You will use SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor for 3D CAD design, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the full machine lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or related field required.
• Experience in mechanical design for special purpose machinery or automation equipment.
• Proficient CAD skills with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing processes and machine assembly.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop customized industrial machines using 3D CAD software.
• Create mechanical concepts and detailed machine designs.
• Select suitable mechanical components and purchased parts.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
• Support machine assembly, testing and commissioning activities.
• Work closely with electrical, software and application engineering teams.
• Contribute to continuous development and improvement of existing machine platforms.

Skills

Solid CAD skills

Mechanical design experience

English communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD software

Job description

WHC Heads Austria is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Upper Austria to design and develop customized industrial machines for international projects. You will work on production equipment across automotive, electronics, and battery manufacturing sectors.

You will use SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor for 3D CAD design, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the full machine lifecycle from concept to commissioning.