Senior Mechanical Engineer - Humanoid (human)

Neura Robotics; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Neura Robotics is seeking experienced mechanical engineers to shape mechanical architecture for next‑generation humanoid robots. You will ensure designs support volume production, reliability, serviceability, cost, and quality while collaborating with electronics, controls, software, product management and operations.

You will lead development from concept to serial production, driving manufacturability, structural analyses, and design-for-manufacturing initiatives, mentoring juniors, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or related field.
• 8–15+ years of industry experience developing complex mechanical/mechatronic products.
• Proven track record of bringing products from development into serial production.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design, machine elements, tolerance engineering, and product development.
• Experience with DfM, DfA, industrialization, cost optimization, and ramp-up.
• Extensive CAD experience (Creo preferred, SolidWorks, Siemens NX).
• Experience with manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal, die casting, molding, composites, assemblies).
• Fluent English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of mechanical systems from concept through serial production.
• Design and improve structures, joints, actuators, gearboxes, housings, for manufacturability, robustness, cost.
• Drive DfM, DfA, DfS, and Design-to-Cost activities.
• Own product industrialization with manufacturing, supply chain, quality teams.
• Define and manage mechanical architecture, tolerances, interfaces across robot.
• Conduct structural, fatigue, thermal, tolerance, and reliability analyses.
• Lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions during prototyping and production.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and technical reviews.
• Develop validation strategies and oversee testing for performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with electronics, controls, software, product management, and operations.

Skills

Mechanical design

DfM/DfA/DfS

Production ramp-up

Creo

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Fatigue & reliability

English fluency

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Our goal is to bring humanoid robots from advanced prototypes into reliable, scalable serial production. We are looking for experienced mechanical engineers who have successfully developed complex electromechanical products and guided them through industrialization, manufacturing ramp-up, and product maturity.

As a key member of our humanoid robotics team, you will shape the mechanical architecture of next-generation humanoid robots while ensuring designs meet the demanding requirements of volume production, reliability, serviceability, cost, and quality.

This role is ideal for engineers with extensive experience developing sophisticated mechanical systems in industries such as robotics, automation, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial equipment, or consumer electronics.

Your mission & challenges

• Lead the development and optimization of mechanical systems for humanoid robots from concept through serial production.
• Design and improve structures, joints, actuators, gearboxes, housings, and other critical subsystems with a strong focus on manufacturability, robustness, and cost.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Assembly (DfA), Design for Serviceability (DfS), and Design-to-Cost activities.
• Own product industrialization efforts, collaborating closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and production engineering teams.
• Define and manage mechanical architecture, component specifications, tolerances, and critical interfaces across the robot.
• Conduct structural, fatigue, thermal, tolerance, and reliability analyses to ensure long-term product performance.
• Lead root‑cause analyses and implementation of corrective actions during prototype, validation, and production phases.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and technical reviews with external manufacturing partners.
• Develop validation strategies and oversee testing activities to ensure compliance with performance and reliability requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and help establish engineering best practices across the organization.
• Work closely with electronics, controls, software, product management, and operations teams to deliver highly integrated robotic systems.

What we can look forward to

Must‑have:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• Typically 8–15+ years of industry experience developing complex mechanical or mechatronic products.
• Proven track record of bringing products from development into serial production.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design, machine elements, tolerance engineering, and technical product development.
• Demonstrated experience with DfM, DfA, industrialization, product cost optimization, and production ramp‑up.
• Extensive CAD experience (Creo preferred, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or equivalent).
• Experience working with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, die casting, injection molding, composites, and precision assemblies.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, fatigue, and reliability engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with prototype development, testing, debugging, and product validation.
• Ability to drive technical decisions in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Fluent English communication skills; German is a plus.

Nice‑to‑have:

• Experience developing robotic systems, automation equipment, humanoid robots, exoskeletons, mobile robots, or advanced mechatronic products.
• Expertise in actuator systems, gearbox design, lightweight structures, and high‑performance mechanical systems.
• Experience scaling products from prototype to low‑volume and high‑volume production.
• Familiarity with supplier management, quality systems, FMEA, risk analysis, and design reviews.
• Experience leading mechanical engineering teams or major subsystem developments.
• Understanding of reliability growth testing, field failures, and continuous product improvement processes.