Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ambu; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging technical challenges

Cross-disciplinary teams

Development opportunities

Flexible, people-first culture

Job summary

Ambu is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of miniature camera modules, from exploration to production. You will work on compact, high-precision assemblies and collaborate with cross-functional teams across Denmark, Germany, and beyond to deliver reliable medical devices.

You will prototype, test, and iterate with 3D printing, machining, and early tooling trials, while optimizing for high-volume manufacturing and robust design principles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and iteration of designs.
• Experience with compact/precision systems and 3D printing.
• Designing plastic parts and assemblies for high-volume manufacturing.
• Understanding material properties and processing effects.
• Experience integrating camera modules or miniature electronics.
• Strong 3D CAD skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of next-generation camera modules from concept to production.
• Lead mechanical development from proof of concept to validated designs.
• Design miniaturized systems integrating optics, electronics, and plastics.
• Select materials and processes based on requirements and manufacturing methods.
• Collaborate with physicians, designers, and R&D teams to translate needs into specs.
• Create prototypes for concept validation and manufacturability testing.
• Optimize designs for scalable, high-yield manufacturing and DFMA.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

3D printing

DFMA

Thermal management

Materials selection

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

Catia

Job description

At Ambu, we’re developing next-generation single-use endoscopes, and we’re looking for skilled mechanical engineers to help design the small, precise systems that make these devices work.

This position can be based in either Ballerup, Denmark or Augsburg, Germany.

In this role, you’ll take a leading part in developing the miniature mechanical assemblies at the heart of our endoscope platforms. It’s a chance to solve real-world engineering challenges, working with ultra-compact designs, new technologies and materials, smart material choices, and high-volume manufacturing to deliver reliable products used in clinical care around the world.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Camera Engineering Team, you will own the mechanical design of Ambu’s next-generation camera modules and assemblies - from early exploration to full-scale production. Your work will directly impact the performance of our products in critical care settings.

You Can Expect To

• Lead mechanical development from proof of concept to validated designs, ensuring robust, compact, and cost-effective solutions.
• Design miniaturized mechanical systems that integrate tightly with optics, electronics, and high-precision molded plastic parts with complex geometries.
• Select materials and processes based on functional requirements, tolerances, mechanical stress, and compatibility with injection molding, 3D printing, or automated assembly.
• Solve complex engineering problems related to thermal management, alignment of optical and imaging elements, sealing against moisture ingress, and the mechanical packaging of delicate electronics.
• Translate clinical and usability needs into clear, feasible mechanical specifications by collaborating with physicians, designers, and R&D teams.
• Create working prototypes for concept validation and manufacturability testing using methods such as 3D printing, machining, and early tool trials.
• Optimize designs for scalable, high-yield manufacturing, including tolerance stack-up, DFMA, and robust design principles.
• Collaborate across functions and locations, including development teams in Denmark, Germany, and Malaysia, as well as global suppliers and technology partners.

Qualifications

We believe the best candidates blend creative engineering, hands‑on experience, and the ability to see products through from idea to production.

You are likely to thrive in this role if you have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in mechanical design ideally for compact or precision-engineered systems.
• A hands‑on approach to prototyping, testing, and iterating designs. Experience with a range of 3D printing technologies is a plus.
• Experience designing plastic parts and compact assemblies for high-volume manufacturing using processes such as injection molding or overmolding.
• A good understanding of how material properties (e.g. processability, chemical resistance, thermal behavior) impact product function and process choices.
• Familiarity with integrating miniature electronic components or camera modules into complex mechanical encapsulations.
• Strong 3D CAD skills (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, or Catia).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical disciplines.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Why Join Ambu?

Ambu is a fast‑growing, international MedTech company with a clear mission: to improve patient care while advancing medical technology. We combine agility with global reach, and you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your decisions and designs directly influence clinical outcomes.

We Offer

• Meaningful technical challenges and product ownership.
• Cross‑disciplinary teams with passionate, skilled colleagues.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A flexible, people‑first culture with global collaboration.

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges.