Mechanical Engineer, Robotic Dexterity & Prototyping

Enact Intelligence; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Equity participation

Central Zürich workspace with prototyp

Job summary

Enact Intelligence seeks a seasoned mechanical engineer to design the core of our dexterous manipulation systems in Zürich. You will own concepts through to production, building prototypes, performing FEM and tolerance analyses, and ensuring manufacturability.

You will collaborate with electronics, controls and AI teams to push robotic manipulation capabilities, joining a fast-moving startup that prizes hands-on builders and rapid iteration.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing complex mechanical systems.
• Proficient CAD skills with Onshape; experience with PDM/release workflows.
• Experience with FEM and tolerance analysis.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturing/assembly/cost.
• Knowledge of CNC, sheet metal, 3D printing, injection molding and other tooling.
• Hands-on rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting) and assembly/testing.

Responsibilities

• Design the mechanical core of our dexterous manipulation systems, including components, joints, linkages, transmissions, end-effectors, and housings with trade-offs between weight, stiffness, precision and cost.
• Own end-to-end designs from concept to production; build/test prototypes; back with FEM, tolerance stack-ups, fatigue analysis and lab testing until production-ready.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to turn prototypes into reliable, manufacturable, cost-effective parts.
• Work with electronics, controls and AI teams to build a fully vertically integrated robot.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

CAD (Onshape)

PDM workflows

FEM analysis

Tolerance analysis

DfM (manufacturing/assembly/cost)

Machining knowledge

Sheet metal

3D printing

Injection molding

Rapid prototyping

Workshop tools

Prototype testing

English proficiency

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Onshape CAD

PDM systems

Job description

Enact Intelligence seeks a seasoned mechanical engineer to design the core of our dexterous manipulation systems in Zürich. You will own concepts through to production, building prototypes, performing FEM and tolerance analyses, and ensuring manufacturability.

You will collaborate with electronics, controls and AI teams to push robotic manipulation capabilities, joining a fast-moving startup that prizes hands-on builders and rapid iteration.