Actuator Mechanical Engineer

Vesoma; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesoma is seeking a senior mechanical design engineer to join its engineering team in Munich. You will lead the mechanical architecture of high-torque actuators and contribute to design of energy-to-motion systems for industrial robotics.

The role emphasizes rigorous simulation (FEA/CFD), thermal management, and mechatronic integration with BLDC motors, encoders, gears and bearings. Hands-on testing and rapid prototyping are expected to move concepts to scalable production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-performance robotics or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Design: Lead the mechanical architecture of high-torque linear and rotary actuators, optimizing for maximum power density and compact assembly.
• Advanced Simulation: Leverage FEA and CFD to conduct rigorous structural and thermal analyses to ensure performance in extreme operational environments.
• Mechatronic Integration: Strategically select and integrate BLDC motors, high-resolution encoders, and precision gears & bearings.
• Validation Rigor: Design comprehensive testing protocols, including vibration analysis and accelerated life-cycle testing, to guarantee durability

Skills

CAD mastery

Fusion 360

Catia

Abaqus

Simulia

CFD

Tribology

Mechanical design

5+ years robotics/aerospace

Thermal management

Tools

Catia

Fusion 360

Abaqus

Simulia

CFD software

Job description

Your mission

You are a foundational member of our engineering team, orchestrating the design of the "muscles" behind our physical AI. You will develop high-performance devices that convert energy into precise, human-like motion, ensuring our robots achieve industrial-grade reliability and fluid movement.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-End Design: Lead the mechanical architecture of high-torque linear and rotary actuators, optimizing for maximum power density and compact assembly.

• Advanced Simulation: Leverage FEA and CFD to conduct rigorous structural and thermal analyses to ensure performance in extreme operational environments.

• Mechatronic Integration: Strategically select and integrate BLDC motors, high-resolution encoders, and precision gears & bearings.

• Validation Rigor: Design comprehensive testing protocols, including vibration analysis and accelerated life-cycle testing, to guarantee durability

Your profile

We seek builders ready to move beyond demos to real-world deployment - professionals who value precision and reliability as much as innovation.

• Experience: 5+ years in high-performance robotics or aerospace, with deep expertise in classical mechanics and tribology.

• Core Skills:

  • Mastery of CAD (Catia & Fusion360) and FEA packages (Simulia Abaqus).

  • DFM/DFA proficiency: Deep knowledge in hightech product design (ideally Robotics), thermal management, and DFM/DFA for series production.

  • Product Design Experience: Deep knowledge in hightech product design (ideally Robotics), thermal management, and DFM/DFA for series production.

• Mindset:

  • Collaborative Communicator: bridge the gap between mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.

  • Results-Oriented Designer: Professional with a "hands-on" mindset who enjoys troubleshooting prototypes and refining designs based on empirical test data.

Why us?

• The Team: Work alongside leadership with a proven track record of building unicorn-scale companies and defining global robotics standards.

• Smart Strategy: We operate as disciplined fast followers. Capital is timed to the deployment inflection point, avoiding early-mover dead ends to scale fast on proven foundations.

• Resources: We are substantially internally funded and attract top-tier investors to avoid any capital constraints for our mission.

• Historic Opportunity: Join at the dawn of a new industry comparable to the rise of the automobile. Help shape the European champion in this trillion-dollar market.