Experienced Mechanical Engineer (m/f/x)
Department: Research & Development
Location: Owen bei Kirchheim / Teck
Employment: Full time
With curiosity and determination, we – the Sensor People – at Leuze have been creating innovations and setting technological milestones in industrial automation for 60 years. Our drive is the success of our customers. In a constantly changing industry, we work with you to find the best solution for your application: innovative, precise, and efficient. Today we are more than 1,600 Sensor People worldwide who, with a lot of experience and great commitment, ensure that our customers are successful in the long term – be it in our technological competence centers or in one of our 21 sales companies, supported by over 40 international distributors.
As a mechanical engineer you will be responsible for the mechanical design, product approval, and achievement of robust series production of Leuze sensors:
* You will shape the overall design of optical sensors in close cooperation with related disciplines such as optics, electronics, and industrial engineering
* You will select and evaluate design concepts and manufacturing processes to best meet all functional requirements
* As a source of knowledge, you will support other experts and teams regarding aspects of manufacturing, assembly, and suitability for automation
* You will work on the continuous optimization of your products with respect to performance, cost, and quality
* You feel confident and comfortable working in an international environment
* You hold a degree in mechanical or precision engineering or similar
* You have a proven track record in the product development of optical sensors with a focus on design, tolerancing, and industrialization up to series production (at least three to five years of professional experience)
* A high degree of independence and a systematic way of working will stand out for you
* You are keen to take ownership and to passionately drive your ideas forward
* You show deep interdisciplinary understanding beyond your personal core area of expertise
* You are a confident communicator in English and willing to improve your good German language skills
* You are eligible for a German work permit
* Motivating working environment at a continuously growing medium-sized, internationally active technology leader
* Versatile and challenging tasks with a high degree of autonomy
* Flat structures and short decision-making paths allow you to move quickly and make a difference
* Individual onboarding programs and a wide range of development opportunities
* Various salary models oriented towards the metal and electrical industry
* Mobile working opportunity on occasion