Mechanical Design Engineer (Scientific Instrumentation)

TL;DR

Mechanical Design Engineer (Scientific Instrumentation): Designing, developing, and supporting production-ready mechanical components, asshirify.globalies, and prototype devices for advanced scientific instruments with an accent on precision engineering, CAD-based design, simulation, and multidisciplinary integration. Focus on leading design reviews, coordinating manufacturing with workshops and suppliers, testing completed asshirify.globalies, and solving complex technical challenges throughout instrument development.

Location: Heidelberg, Germany

Salary: From €4,147.92 net per month, excluding health insurance and pension contributions; Grade 5 or 6 depending on qualifications and experience.

Company

hirify.global is an international, curiosity-driven scientific research organisation developing advanced research capabilities and supporting collaborative life-science research.

What you will do

• Design and develop mechanical components and asshirify.globalies for advanced scientific instrumentation.
• Analyse mechanical performance using CAD, modelling, and simulation tools.
• Lead mechanical design reviews with researchers and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate component manufacture with internal workshops and external suppliers.
• Integrate mechanical and electrical components into completed scientific instruments.
• Test, deliver, and technically support asshirify.globalies through implementation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, for design and simulation.
• Experience designing, asshirify.globaling, and testing prototype instruments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and material selection for metals, polymers, ceramics, and similar materials.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results on schedule.
• Excellent technical communication skills in English at C1 level.

Nice to have

• Experience with PDM and managing CAD environments.
• Experience with precision mechanisms and engineering design best practices.
• Hands-on conventional machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting experience.
• Knowledge of fluid-flow and heat-transfer analysis or simulation tools.
• Technical communication skills in German at B2 level.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, international, and flexible working culture focused on scientific collaboration.
• Three-year contract, renewable up to a maximum of nine years.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and additional insurance coverage.
• Thirty days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Relocation support, including an installation grant where applicable.
• Family benefits, campus facilities, shuttle transport, cafeteria, sports, and social activities.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter and CV through the online application system.
• Applications close at 23:59 CET on 18 September 2026.
• A response is targeted within two weeks after the closing date.