Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (f/m/d)

Intro

For our location in Freiburg in Breisgau, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (f/m/d)At NexWafe, we are developing a pioneering process to produce silicon wafers for PV appliances with fewer process steps, resulting in significant savings in production costs, energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (f/m/d) you have the unique opportunity to actively contribute to the commercialisation of this breakthrough technology. Join our global team, shape the future of renewable energy and discover your career opportunities at NexWafe.

Your Mission

• Initiate and evaluate solutions for optimizing plants and equipment.
• Discuss requirements with stakeholders and translate them into functional specifications and designs.
• Create solid models, assemblies, and drawings using CAD tools.
• Apply materials science expertise to select and recommend materials suitable for high-temperature caustic applications.
• Evaluate concepts and perform calculations for new production lines and equipment.
• Provide proactive support and coordination with suppliers in their field of use.
• Initiate, moderate, and manage technical specifications for parts and assemblies for procurement.
• Manage, coordinate, and provide technical support for assembly work.

Your profile

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Desirable expertise in materials science, preferably with a focus on furnace and CVD applications.
• Over 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in transitioning from prototype to production equipment design.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD. 

Why us?

• A diverse team: Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and collaboration with experts from different areas await you.
• A diverse and exciting job: A company that contributes to the commercialisation of environmentally friendly solar energy with a low carbon footprint.
• Stability with a certain degree of flexibility: A permanent position with flexible working hours
• Attractive remuneration programme: An attractive salary, a company pension scheme and profit-sharing for employees.
• Healthy balance: Take your physical and mental health to the next level with an annual health budget and a HanseFit membership!
• Expand your language skills: Optimise your career prospects with the English and German courses offered.