R&D Mechanical Engineer
Quick Summary
R&D & Mechatronic Subsystem Design • Lead the end-to-end design and development of high-precision mechatronic subsystems for surgical robotics,
As a R&D Mechanical Engineer within our Mechanical team, you will lead development of mechanical systems and subsystems of our next-generation surgical robot from the early concept to the to a verified product.
Responsibilities
~2 min readWork Experience and Education requirements:
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of professional mechanical design experience, with ideally direct expertise in collaborative robots (cobots), robotics platforms, or high-precision robotic joints/actuators.
• Full-Lifecycle DFX Mastery: Proven track record in end-to-end product design, incorporating Design for Excellence principles:
o Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFM/DFA)
o Design to Cost (DTC)
o Design for Reliability & Serviceability (DFR/DFS)
• Testing & Prototyping: Demonstrated hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, physical assembly, formal design reviews, and reliability/verification testing.
• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, with strong technical communication skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required:
• SolidWorks & Multi-Process Manufacturing: Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) with deep domain knowledge in designing components for diverse manufacturing processes, including:
o CNC Machining & Precision Milling
o Metal Casting, Forging & Sheet Metal Fabrication
o Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
o Injection Molding
• Cross-Functional & Supplier Management: Strong ability to lead technical execution with external development partners, contract manufacturers, and component vendors, as well as collaborating across interdisciplinary R&D teams (Software, Electrical, Systems, Quality).
• Analytical Problem Solving: Passion for dissecting complex mechanical challenges and engineering elegant, simple, high-reliability solutions for robotics.
• Drive & Ownership: Self-motivated engineer with high autonomy who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, maintaining accountability, technical curiosity, and a positive team culture
What We Offer
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 20, 2026
- First seen
- October 20, 2026
- Last seen
- October 20, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 60%
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- October 20, 2026
Signal breakdown
Distalmotion is a Swiss medical device company specializing in robotic surgical solutions, aiming to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of robotic surgery.
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