Senior Mechanical Engineer (m/w/d)
Core
Own the mechanical architecture of Cerberus, a high-power laser drilling system for ultra-deep mining operations, from downhole tools to surface deployment hardware.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC mechanical engineering lead
Builds
Ultra-deep laser drilling systems for critical resource extraction
Domain
Deep-tech mining / Laser drilling / Extreme environment engineering
Required skills
Mechanical architecture design, pressure vessel and housing design, sealing technologies, fatigue and fracture analysis, materials selection for extreme conditions, CAD (Siemens NX/SolidWorks), FEA (Ansys/Abaqus), test rig design, supplier management, design for manufacturing
Preferred skills
Experience in oil & gas downhole tools, aerospace, space, defence, fusion, or subsea domains, knowledge of ASME/API/ECSS standards, German language proficiency
Technologies
Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Ansys, Abaqus
Responsibilities
Define mechanical architecture and key design trade-offs for downhole tools and deployment systems; Lead structural, thermal, and fluid analysis (FEA/CFD) and qualification test campaigns; Establish engineering processes including design reviews and configuration management; Lead design for manufacturing and build a supplier base for precision components; Design and run test rigs under extreme pressure and temperature; Lead field integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting; Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar of the team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership