Gearbox Design Engineer (Human)
Design
72 Riederich, Germany
- NEW
Gearbox Design Engineer (Human)
Neura Robotics • Riederich
This is where Artificial Intelligence comes to life
The Hardware Department is at the heart of developing our high-performance and innovative robots. It's in charge of designing, constructing, and optimizing the robot's physical components, including mechanical parts, sensors, and electrical systems. The team collaborates closely with other departments, like software development and product management, to ensure that the hardware aligns seamlessly with software and system requirements. This involves tasks like mechanical design and prototyping of components, using CAD tools and 3D printing technologies.
- Full-time
Riederich
This is where Artificial Intelligence comes to life
The Mechanical Development team designs the drives, structural parts, and peripherals of our robots. From first concept to manufacturing-ready drawing, this is where lightweight, precise, and series-ready components come to life.
Your mission & challenges
You develop high-precision, low-backlash gearboxes for robotic drives and bring them to series maturity together with suppliers and simulation.
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Sizing and designing precision gearboxes (e.g., strain wave, cycloidal, planetary gearboxes)
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Defining tolerances, materials, lubrication, and bearing concepts
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Collaborating with gearbox/bearing simulation on service-life and stiffness sizing
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Building, testing, and optimizing gearbox prototypes
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Technical coordination with gearbox suppliers and manufacturing
What we're looking for
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Degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on drive technology/design
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Experience in gearbox development, ideally precision or robotics gearboxes
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Knowledge of gear design, tolerance management, and tribology
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Confident use of 3D CAD and sizing tools (e.g., KISSsoft)
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Analytical thinking and enthusiasm for demanding precision mechanics
What you can look forward to
Creative Freedom and Agility
Enjoy a dynamic, self-reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.
Passion for Winning
A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.
Attractive Compensation
Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.
One Team
Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.
Professional Growth
Support for your personal and professional development.
Our values. The cornerstones of our success.
We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.
We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.
We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.
We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.
We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.
People are at the center of everything we do.
Our Location
Our headquarters in Metzingen and Riederich are the heart of our company. It's not just home to our offices, but also our production facilities, Academy, logistics, and Tech Labs—all working together to turn ideas into reality. Riederich itself is a small, peaceful town, just a kilometer away from Metzingen, a city with its own unique character. Metzingen is globally renowned as Outlet City, attracting visitors from all over the world. Here, you can enjoy exclusive designer stores in a relaxed and charming setting. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and a down-to-earth Swabian coziness—perfect for unwinding after work.
Our application process
We ensure a transparent and efficient process and look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
Your insight into our daily work
Unsere Mission
"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!"