Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

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.

About the Role

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.

Your Daily Business

Designing, testing, and releasing components of our Robotic Kitchen / automated kitchen.
Interacting with suppliers and partners for technical alignments and overseeing the manufacturing of your designed parts and modules.
Researching, testing, and troubleshooting components and modules.
Working closely with other engineering areas (Robotics & Automation, Electrical Engineering) and departments (Production, Operations) to deliver a reliable product for our kitchen operations.
Taking ownership of one or more modules of our Robotic Kitchen / automated kitchen, ensuring it meets target requirements and has up-to-date documentation.
Participating in improvement projects and contributing to module development alongside other R&D team members.

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.

Our Offer

Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive compensation package with offered stock options for full-time employees.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular team events, a hybrid work setup, 2 months/year remote work (Worcation), and unlimited vacation days, along with a corporate pension plan.
Personal Development: 500€ personal budget for training, in-house trainings, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Mobility: Benefit from a 50€ monthly budget for mobility or other expenses and a subsidized Dance Mobility Subscription for E-Bike/E-Moped.
Well-Being: Get access to discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub for a variety of well-being offerings.

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Disclaimer

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer with a diverse and multicultural team. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.