Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (f/m/d)

at  Circus SE

OUR MISSION

At Circus, headquartered in Hamburg with offices in Berlin and Munich, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production, from creation to production and operation—enabled by seamlessly integrated cutting-edge robotics and transformative AI technology.
Our foundation rests on the extensive developments of groundbreaking robotics driven by artificial intelligence, which has been the missing link in achieving true autonomous food automation. This is the moment for a new status quo: Just as autonomous driving will disrupt how we build cities, organize our days, and live our lives, we will shift our entire reality around food.
Our team is backing a paradigm shift in one of humanity’s most important sectors, with the sharpest minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering, and Culinary, collaborating closely with industry-leading partners to revolutionize every aspect of the food service experience.
Join us as we forge ahead, crafting a future where the art of cooking and the science of technology converge to create a world that thinks differently about food than it has for thousands of years—a world where food means something new.

BASE QUALIFICATIONS

• An academic background in Mechanical Engineering—preferably a master’s degree.
• 4-7 years of experience designing parts and assemblies for complex machinery using parametric CAD—preferably SolidWorks.
• Solid experience in creating technical drawings for serial production.
• Familiarity with relevant norms and experience working with technical specifications, regulations, and conducting risk analysis/operability analysis/FMEA.
• A project/design portfolio that includes prototyping, testing, and design validation.
• Experience in designing for a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., sheet metal, welding, 3D printing, injection molding, casting)—experience in designing kinematic products is a strong plus.
• Experience with agile project management, planning, and execution.
• Experience in supporting production/manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced culture.
• Experience with OKRs is a plus.
• Experience working in a commercial role/food industry is a strong plus.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills in English—fluent German is a plus.
• Results-driven, action-oriented, methodical, and entrepreneurial.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (f/m/d), you will play a pivotal role in the commercialization of our Robotic Kitchen. You will be responsible for continuous improvement and innovation projects that drive efficiencies in our cutting-edge technology, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring these innovations to life.