Principal Mechanical Engineer

The Precision Solutions program delivers leading technologies and integrated systems that enable customers to realize high-precision applications. We leverage our expertise, capabilities, and product portfolio to serve key markets such as semiconductors, life sciences, and medical.

Within The Program, We Focus On Three Technology Pillars

Advanced Cameras, (2) Motion Components, and (3) Integrated Systems.

Our strategic direction is driven by global megatrends such as affordable healthcare, digitalization, and energy transition, with Precision Solutions primarily contributing to the first two.

About the role
Are you a highly experienced mechanical engineer who thrives on solving the most complex technical challenges? As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will play a leading role in the architecture, design, and realization of high-precision systems that push the limits of performance, accuracy, and reliability.

Responsibilities
Working at the forefront of precision engineering, you will contribute to the most advanced systems that Prodrive develops, think of custom metrology equipment, nanometer accuracy positioning stages and other integrated systems. With your expertise, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, influence technical roadmaps, and drive innovative solutions from concept through industrialization. Your responsibilities are:

Lead the development of complex precision mechanical and mechatronic systems.

Define system architectures and make critical design decisions for high-performance products.

Design and review precision mechanisms, flexure systems, and optomechanical assemblies.

Drive technical excellence in areas such as thermal stability, stiffness, dynamic behaviour, and sub‑micron positioning accuracy.

Perform and oversee structural and thermal analyses to validate system performance.

Guide Design for Manufacturing activities, ensuring robust and cost‑effective solutions.

Mentor and coach engineers, providing technical leadership across projects and disciplines.

Act as a key technical stakeholder for customers, suppliers, and internal development teams.

What We Offer

Performance‑based salary growth that rewards your results

33 vacation days per year, including public holidays

Flexible working hours

Time‑for‑time compensation when working extra hours

Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan

Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects

A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged

Free access to the company gym

Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on‑site

What You Bring

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Expert in design principles and optomechanics

At least 15 years of experience in mechanical design and development of high‑tech products

Strong knowledge of design for performance and control of dynamic/motion systems

Extensive experience with Design for Manufacturing and precision machining technologies

Proficiency with CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX

Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex projects and influence multidisciplinary teams

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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