Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
IMSystems is growing from a technology‑driven startup into a product company. To support this next phase, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who not only excels at mechanical design, but also helps structure and mature our engineering and product development processes.
This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑moving startup environment. You will actively design hardware while also bringing experience from more structured engineering organizations — helping us improve how we develop products, document designs, manage interfaces, and move from concept to production.
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- Product & Mechanical Design
- Lead the mechanical design of next‑generation Archimedes Drive products, from early concept through detailed design and industrialization.
- Translate product and customer requirements into robust, manufacturable mechanical solutions.
- Perform tolerance stack‑ups, basic FEA, and design validation to support design decisions.
- Create high‑quality production drawings, assembly documentation, and engineering deliverables with minimal ambiguity.
- Support prototype build, testing, and iteration in close collaboration with test and assembly engineers.
- Product Development & Engineering Process
- Help structure and improve the engineering workflow, including:
- Design reviews and gated development phases
- Interface definition and documentation
- Change management and version control
- Design for manufacturability and scalability
- Bring best practices from more mature organizations and adapt them pragmatically to a startup environment.
- Support the transition from development projects to repeatable product platforms.
- Help structure and improve the engineering workflow, including:
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with R&D, testing, and production to ensure design intent is carried through.
- Act as a senior technical reference within the engineering team.
- Coach and support junior engineers.
- Contribute to shaping how the engineering team will grow in the future.
Who you are
- You enjoy solving real engineering problems, not just designing on paper.
- You are resilient and comfortable with ambiguity, priorities can shift, and prototypes don’t always work the first time.
- You combine pragmatism with high standards.
- You get energy from building things and improving how things are built.
Who we are
At IMSystems, we believe in the power of teamwork. You will collaborate closely with our design, R&D, and test engineers, supported by a capable and diverse operations team and a management group genuinely invested in your growth. Our culture is built on transparency, collaboration, and innovation. We openly discuss new ideas, critique each other’s work, and brainstorm the engineering focus areas for the year ahead. All of this happens in a supportive and safe environment, with normal office hours and competitive compensation. Our mission is to make the impossible possible—and a core part of that mission is investing in our people to create a healthy, satisfying workplace where everyone can thrive.
What we are looking for
You don’t need a PhD—we are designing and building products, not doing academic research.
- Required
- MSc level of thinking, through education or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
- Strong experience in designing industrial or high‑precision mechanical systems.
- Solid understanding of manufacturability, tolerances, and production methods (steel and precision components).
- Experience working in structured engineering environments (clear processes, reviews, documentation).
- Hands‑on, solution‑oriented, and comfortable working under pressure.
- Able to work independently while collaborating closely with others.
- Fluent in English
- Nice to have
- Experience bringing products from prototype to production.
- Exposure to startup or scale‑up environments.
- Experience mentoring engineers or leading small technical teams.
- Interest in growing into a technical leadership role.
What We Offer
- A senior, impactful role in a growing deep‑tech startup.
- Competitive salary.
- Share participation, everyone shares in IMSystems’ success.
- A high degree of ownership and autonomy.
- Direct impact on how products, and engineering processes, are built.
- Strong support for professional growth and future leadership development.
- A motivated, collaborative team working on breakthrough mechatronics technology.
Ready to make an Impact?
Join us and help shape the future of robotics. Apply today!
About IMSystems
IMSystems is a fast-growing Dutch startup pioneering the Archimedes Drive, a next-generation speed-reducer technology that offers unprecedented torque density, efficiency, and backdrivability for high-performance robotics.
We operate with a high level of team commitment, open communication, and a strong belief that people grow with the company. Every voice matters, and everyone contributes to our technical and commercial success.
