Mechanical Design Engineer
Sereact is a Stuttgart-based physical-AI robotics company whose Cortex software enables autonomous warehouse and manufacturing operations across robot platforms.
Funding history
About Sereact
Sereact GmbH develops embodied-AI software for industrial robotics. Its Cortex system provides vision-language-action intelligence for tasks including robotic picking, returns handling, sorting, and warehouse inspection; the company also offers products such as Sereact Lens and its operational data platform.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own mechanical designs from concept through fabrication for AI-driven robots. You will create 3D models and technical drawings, run simulations and testing, build and iterate on prototypes, optimize designs for manufacturability, coordinate fabrication with vendors, and integrate mechanical components with electrical and software systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computational Mechanics, Engineering Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of mechanical design experience, particularly in robotics or automation
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo
- Understanding of mechanical testing and prototyping processes
- Knowledge of material properties, manufacturing methods, and system integration
- Ability to work hands-on in a lab and shop environment
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots
- Conduct site visits to take measurements and gather design requirements
- Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication
- Conduct mechanical simulations and performance testing
- Build, test, and iterate on prototypes
- Optimize designs for cost, efficiency, and manufacturability
- Create fabrication and assembly documentation
- Integrate mechanical components with electrical and software systems
- Source components and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and procurement on fabrication, quality, and lead times
- Travel approximately 25%
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
- 20 days paid time off
- Parental leave
- Paid sick leave
- Wellness or gym stipend
- Equity/Bonus