Mechanical / Automotive Engineer - AR3

Tekever Corporation; Caldas da Rainha; Híbrido; EUR 28 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Meal allowance

Health insurance

Shuttle transport to Leiria, Caldas da

Bonus

Resumo da oferta

Tekever Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the AR3 UAV’s mechanical development and continuous improvement. You will work across design, prototyping, testing, and implementation, turning concepts into a flying product. You may even learn to fly the AR3.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, hands-on prototyping, and strong CAD skills, with English proficiency and willingness to work on-site in Caldas da Rainha and Leiria.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Experience in mechanical design, product development, prototyping valued.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with fabrication methods such as 3D printing, machining and moulding valued.
• Good English (B2 or above); Portuguese a plus.
• Hands-on and practical mindset; willingness to work with physical prototypes.
• Proactive, curious and solution-oriented; strong attention to detail.
• Team player with adaptability in a fast-paced environment and on-site across Caldas da Rainha and Leiria.

Responsabilidades

• Support mechanical development and continuous improvement of the AR3.
• Translate requirements into practical, manufacturable mechanical designs.
• Design, adapt and improve mechanical components using CAD tools.
• Build, test and iterate prototypes based on results.
• Support product changes from concept through prototyping and testing.
• Identify issues and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing to bring products to production.
• Consider manufacturability, materials, assembly, and fabrication methods throughout design.
• Contribute to AR3 platform improvements.

Conhecimentos

Hands-on mindset

Problem solving

Team player

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Ferramentas

SolidWorks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mission:

You will contribute to the mechanical development and continuous improvement of the AR3, working across design, prototyping, testing and implementation. You’ll have the opportunity to work hands-on with a complex UAV, solve real engineering challenges and see your work go from concept to a product that actually flies.

Maybe you'll even learn how to fly the AR3!

Main Responsabilities:

• Support the mechanical development and continuous improvement of the AR3;
• Translate engineering requirements and ideas into practical, functional and manufacturable mechanical designs;
• Design, adapt and improve mechanical components and assemblies using CAD tools;
• Build, adapt and test prototypes, iterating on designs based on testing and real-world results;
• Support the development of product changes, from initial concept and design through prototyping, testing and implementation;
• Identify mechanical issues and contribute to root cause analysis and practical solutions;
• Work closely with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and other teams to bring products and improvements into production;
• Consider manufacturability, materials, assembly and fabrication methods throughout the design process;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the AR3 platform.

Profile & Rqeuirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field (mandatory);
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software (preferred);
• Previous experience in mechanical design, product development, prototyping or a similar environment is valued;
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes;
• Familiarity with fabrication methods such as 3D printing, machining and moulding is valued;
• Good level of English (B2 or above); Portuguese is a plus;
• Hands-on and practical mindset, with a willingness to work directly with physical products and prototypes;
• Proactive, curious and solution-oriented;
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve quickly.
• Willingness to work on-site across both Caldas da Rainha and Leiria.

What we have to offer you

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to make a real impact
• A competitive salary package, aligned with your proven level of experience
• Meal allowance and health insurance for employees
• Shuttle transport service to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
• Bonus in line with company policy
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)