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Mechanical Design Engineer

CeiliX

53879 Euskirchen

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What You’ll Gain

You’re joining at a rare moment – a robotics hardware startup right as it’s about to enter the market, and the market has never sent a stronger signal. We have pre-orders in the high 6-figures for 2026 just from demos alone.

This isn’t a “follow the blueprint” role. You’ll own the full mechanical design lifecycle – from concept sketches to series production – for a truly groundbreaking product. You’ll work directly with our CTO in a lean setup where your decisions matter immediately.

You’ll take our innovative ceiling-based mobility platform and turn it into a manufacturable, scalable product. The design challenges are real, the constraints are real, and the impact is massive.

About CeiliX

We’ve built something truly new in logistics tech: ceiling-based robots that move freely in all directions, solving a fundamental problem in industrial and warehouse logistics. We have a proven product – systems are already live with customers in the EU and US, and we have more than double the number of projected pre-orders at this stage. We’re ready to start scaling!

Our solution is a first of its kind in warehouse logistics, with use cases limited only by imagination. One of the most compelling? Humanoid robotics manufacturing. The industry is on the cusp of a big boom, and current solutions are lacking. We have the most technically advanced solution on the market to aid in humanoid manufacturing and testing.

The humanoid robotics wave is happening now, and we’re positioned to be a key part of it.

Current traction:

€2.5M raised, closing another €1M now

€800k+ in orders (vs. €300k projected)

1,000+ qualified leads in pipeline

Live installations in multiple markets

Funding round planned for Summer 2026

What You’ll Actually Do

Own end-to-end mechanical design:

Design complex mechanisms (chain units, moving parts, grippers, lifts) from concept through series production

Create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks

Select materials, processes, and fastening solutions based on application requirements

Conduct design trade-offs and validate through prototyping

Generate technical documentation throughout the development process

Bridge design and manufacturing:

Apply design-for-manufacture principles to ensure producibility

Work with suppliers on sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining

Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Systems, Quality) for seamless integration

Support testing, qualification, and acceptance activities

Drive product evolution:

Optimize existing mechanisms for cost, performance, and manufacturability

Ensure compliance with CE certification and Machinery Directive standards

Troubleshoot mechanical issues and iterate quickly

Typical work setup:

Primarily on-site in Euskirchen (NRW, Cologne–Bonn area). ~1 day/week home office possible once you’re up to speed. More flexibility for highly autonomous senior candidates.

What We Need From You

What you’ll need to do the role (if you’re more junior and don’t tick all boxes – it’s okay, apply anyway!):

3+ years in mechanical design for industrial applications (up to 15 years welcome, but not looking for management)

Expert SolidWorks skills (or equivalent CAD tool)

Proven experience designing complex mechanisms – you’ll have to show something you’ve built in the interview process

Deep materials knowledge – metals, alloys, plastics, surface treatments, lubrication

Hardware product development – you’ve taken physical products from concept to production

Technical drawing expertise – detailed manufacturing drawings with proper measurements

Startup mentality – flexible, autonomous, takes ownership without waiting for instructions

Strong 3D spatial thinking – you visualize how parts move and fit together

Fluent German – you’ll work with German suppliers regularly

Fluent English – for internal communication and documentation, although everyone in the current team speaks German

Eligible to work in the EU

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Nice-to-haves (totally fine if you don’t have them):

Sheet metal design and manufacturing experience (highly valued)

CNC machining background or apprenticeship experience

AGV/AMR manufacturer experience or industrial automation background

Why This Role Matters Right Now

We have a proven product, real revenue, and a booming market ahead. But we’re still only 8 people. Your ability to design mechanisms that are manufacturable, scalable, and reliable will directly determine whether we can deliver on our €800k+ in orders and scale beyond.

This is a high-leverage role: what you design in the next 6-12 months will be installed in warehouses across Europe and US. You’ll own the mechanical design decisions that define our product.

The design challenges are hard – ceiling-based mobility, complex motion systems, industrial durability requirements – but if you’re the kind of engineer who gets excited by tough problems and wants to see your designs in production, this is it.

About the Team

Find our team on our website: ceilix.com, and there you can also see the magic of our solution in action.

Next Steps

Interested? Apply and we’ll get back to you within 2 days if we want to talk.

Our goal is to respond to everyone who applies, but sometimes it might take a bit longer, so we appreciate your patience if you don’t hear back within a couple of days.