Camera Mechanical Engineer – Miniature Precision Systems

Ambu A/S; Ballerup Kommune; On-site; DKK 448,000 - 598,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambu A/S in Denmark/Germany is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Camera Mechanical Design team. You will own the mechanical design of Ambu’s next‑generation camera modules from exploration to production.

This role is based in either Ballerup, Denmark or Augsburg, Germany, with collaboration across Denmark, Germany and Malaysia to deliver reliable, high‑volume manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing compact/precision systems.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing; 3D printing a plus.
• Experience with injection molding/overmolding.
• Understanding material properties impact on function and process.
• Experience integrating miniature electronics/camera modules.
• Strong 3D CAD skills ( Creo/SolidWorks/Inventor/Catia ).
• Excellent collaboration and communication across disciplines.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical development from concept to validated designs.
• Design miniaturized systems integrating optics, electronics and molded plastics.
• Select materials and processes based on requirements, tolerances and molding compatibility.
• Address thermal management, alignment, sealing and packaging of delicate electronics.
• Translate clinical/usability needs into clear mechanical specs with stakeholders.
• Create prototypes for validation and manufacturability testing.
• Optimize designs for scalable manufacturing with DFMA principles.
• Collaborate across teams in Denmark, Germany, and Malaysia and with suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Compact/precision systems

Prototyping & testing

Injection molding/overmolding

Material properties impact

Miniature electronics integration

3D CAD skills

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

Catia

Job description

Ambu A/S in Denmark/Germany is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Camera Mechanical Design team. You will own the mechanical design of Ambu’s next‑generation camera modules from exploration to production.

This role is based in either Ballerup, Denmark or Augsburg, Germany, with collaboration across Denmark, Germany and Malaysia to deliver reliable, high‑volume manufacturing solutions.