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Mechanical Engineer, Automation Projects

🏢Destinusgroup📍Zürich, Switzerland📅Today

🌐General💼Vollzeit🇩🇪Language: B1/B2

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Role & Responsibilities

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Aufgaben & Verantwortung

🏢Context at Destinusgroup:

About the Role The Destinus engineering team is looking for a highly motivated and hands-on mechanical engineer capable of delivering engineering solutions as part of the research and development in the rocket motor department.

Key Core Responsibilities:

✓In this role you will design and develop automated solutions for production.

✓The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a mechanical engineer with experience in automation projects, mechanical design and DFM with a demonstrated ability to take ownership during development and drive technical solutions.

✓Responsibilities Take the technical lead for the automation and special machines development Review product designs from a production point of view Understand and evaluate the production steps and automation possibilities Research existing off-the-shelf components and combine them to an automation solution Design and prototype special machines and automation solutions that replace manual production processes and plan their manufacturing.

✓Create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and the documentation needed for manufacturing, integration, and testing.

✓Document your design decisions with clear calculations, analyses, and assumptions.

✓Work with suppliers and manufacturers to answer technical questions and resolve issues during production.

✓Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment, and consumables according to best practices and industry standards.

✓Commission finished machines and hand them over to our production team.

✓Coach junior engineers and interns in mechanical design, manufacturing, and CAD.

✓Take part in design reviews and technical discussions throughout development.

✓Work closely with mechanical, automation and testing engineers to ensure the machines integrate and function reliably.

✓Requirements Qualifications and Experience BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field.

✓Technical training as a mechanical designer or drafter (preferred).

✓At least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience with close ties to automation.

✓Experience designing automated solutions, special machines, or test benches (an advantage).

✓Experience across several project phases: design, build, integration, test, and operation (preferred).

✓Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a problem-solving mindset.

✓Ability to meet tight deadlines, both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

✓Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment.

✓Willingness to travel to Destinus sites in Switzerland (up to 20%).

✓Fluent English and German.

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Requirements & Recognition

Official prerequisites and criteria under German labor standards

Anforderungen & Qualifikation

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Mandatory CEFR Language LevelB1/B2

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Zertifikat: B1/B2

إتقان اللغة الألمانية / الإنجليزية بمستوى B1/B2

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✓Comparable degree (Anabin H+) or certified experience

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Standard: DIN 5008

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ℹ️Job Overview

Company:Destinusgroup

City:Zürich, Switzerland

Job Type:Vollzeit

Language Level:B1/B2

Ref-Nr:DE-2026-308242

Standard:DIN 5008

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