Senior Mechanical Engineer (f/m/d)

eleQtron; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Team events

Training & development

Wellness package

Moving benefits

Frontier tech environment

Modern workplace

Job summary

eleQtron is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (f/m/d) in Hamburg to own complex mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing and validation. This hands-on role requires extensive SolidWorks capabilities and leadership in precision engineering.

You will develop robust designs for scientific and industrial equipment, manage drawings, BOMs, tolerances, and interface definitions, and work closely with suppliers on manufacturability and quality.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks is mandatory.
• Experience designing complex mechanical assemblies or precision systems.
• Strong fundamentals: manufacturing methods, materials, tolerance analysis, GD&T, DfM/DfA, structural design.

Responsibilities

• Own complex mechanical components from concept to manufacturing, assembly, and validation.
• Develop robust designs for high-precision scientific and industrial equipment.
• Create and maintain SolidWorks parts, assemblies, drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Perform tolerance analysis and define fits, interfaces, and geometrical tolerances.
• Translate system requirements into mechanical requirements and manufacturable solutions.
• Define manufacturing requirements and collaborate with suppliers on tolerances and quality.
• Develop, test, and improve prototypes and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design ownership

Tolerance analysis

DfM/DfA

GD&T

Manufacturing methods

Strong fundamentals

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

CSWP Certification (optional)

Job description

eleQtron develops and operates full-stack quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Quantum computing is a new computing paradigm rapidly approaching commercial viability. Our unique approach combines laser-cooled trapped ions with microwave control and tailored magnetic fields. Our next-generation computing machines under development will be able to find solutions to problems that are out of reach today, thus enabling new innovative products and services for a brighter future.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced and technically strong Senior Mechanical Engineer (f/m/d) who can take ownership of complex mechanical designs from concept through detailed engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and validation.

This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, extensive practical design experience, and advanced SolidWorks capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of complex mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems from concept through manufacturing, assembly, and validation

• Develop robust mechanical designs for high-precision scientific and industrial equipment

• Create and maintain high-quality SolidWorks parts, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation

• Perform tolerance analysis and define appropriate fits, interfaces, geometric tolerances, and dimensional requirements

• Translate system-level requirements into clear mechanical requirements, interfaces, and manufacturable design solutions

• Define manufacturing requirements and work closely with suppliers and Procurement on manufacturability, materials, tolerances, and quality

• Develop, test, and improve prototypes and actively contribute to design reviews and technical decision-making

Requirements

Required skills:

• BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, or a closely related discipline

• Minimum 8 years of professional mechanical engineering experience

• Advanced professional proficiency in SolidWorks is mandatory

• Demonstrable experience designing complex mechanical assemblies, bespoke machinery, or technically demanding systems

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including manufacturing methods, materials, tolerance analysis, GD&T, DfM/DfA, structural design, and mechanical interface

• Strong ownership of mechanical designs and technical decisions

We value:

• CSWP – Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional certification

• Experience in industries such as scientific instrumentation, semiconductor equipment, aerospace, precision engineering, special‑purpose machinery, optics, or similar fields

• Experience with high-precision systems and/or exposure to vacuum, cryogenic, thermal, optical, or vibration-sensitive applications

• Excellent engineering judgment and the ability to identify and improve weak or risky design solutions

• Practical understanding of how components are manufactured, assembled, tested, and serviced

What you can expect from eleQtron

• Competitive salary: We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding particular achievements.

• Flexible working hours: We offer personal freedom through a variety of flexible work schedules.

• Team spirit: In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of the game.

• Further development: We want to grow together and so we offer our team members’ needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development.

• Wellness Package: We offer health‑promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well‑being.

• Moving Benefits: A warm welcome! We are happy to support employees who move for us with a bonus.

• At the forefront: Work at the forefront of technology, where academic research meets commercial applications.

• Modern workplace: We have a high‑quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices, and meeting rooms.