Mechanical Equipment Design Specialist

Festo; Yunusemre; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Festo in Manisa, Turkey seeks an experienced Mechanical Equipment Design Specialist to design and optimize mechanical equipment for testing and assembly systems. You will translate requirements into robust mechanical solutions, develop concepts with cost and risk estimates, and collaborate with Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Purchasing teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical-related field and 5+ years of design experience with 3D CAD tools, PDM, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Production, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, testing systems, assembly equipment, or industrial automation solutions.
• Knowledge of machinery safety requirements, risk assessment methodologies, and tolerance management principles.
• Experience with 3D CAD systems and product data management tools.
• Experience in design validation, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and bills of materials.
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical equipment, fixtures, assemblies, and subsystems for testing and assembly systems.
• Analyze production, process, and functional requirements and translate them into mechanical design solutions.
• Develop technical concepts and prepare cost, risk, and effort estimations for assigned projects.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Purchasing teams throughout project execution.
• Evaluate design alternatives and ensure solutions meet functional, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Apply mechanical design standards, standard components, and modular design principles to support scalability and standardization.
• Support supplier management activities including technical clarifications, design reviews, and component evaluations.
• Participate in prototype development, testing, validation, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including drawings, BOMs, risk assessments, and test reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of innovative mechanical solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Production Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

3D CAD systems

Product data management tools

Creo Elements/Direct Modeling

Windchill

SAP

Job description

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge, and education.

At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:

• We are Ambitious
• We are Determined
• We are Visionary
• We Value Each Other
• We are Dependable

For further growth of our business, we are looking for a Mechanical Equipment Design Specialist for the global function located at the Manisa plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical equipment, fixtures, assemblies, and subsystems for testing and assembly systems.
• Analyze production, process, and functional requirements and translate them into mechanical design solutions.
• Develop technical concepts and prepare cost, risk, and effort estimations for assigned projects.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Purchasing teams throughout project execution.
• Evaluate design alternatives and ensure solutions meet functional, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Apply mechanical design standards, standard components, and modular design principles to support scalability and standardization.
• Support supplier management activities including technical clarifications, design reviews, and component evaluations.
• Participate in prototype development, testing, validation, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including drawings, BOMs, risk assessments, and test reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of innovative mechanical solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in mechanical design of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, testing systems, assembly equipment, or industrial automation solutions.
• Knowledge of machinery safety requirements, risk assessment methodologies, and tolerance management principles.
• Experience with 3D CAD systems and product data management tools.
• Experience in design validation, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and bills of materials.
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Good command of English.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Creo Elements/Direct Modeling.
• Experience with Windchill.
• SAP knowledge.
• German language skills.
• Experience in automation equipment or special-purpose machinery design.