Mechanical Equipment Development Engineer (M/F/D)

About the role

FenX is looking for a hands-on Mechanical Equipment Development Engineer to develop, test and industrialise equipment used in the production of mineral foam. The role covers the full development cycle from concept to industrial transfer, combining mechanical design, equipment development, hands-on testing and industrial implementation. It is based in Turgi (Baden), in the Zürich metropolitan area.

Key responsibilities

• Lead equipment development projects from concept and feasibility through commissioning at FenX and industrial transfer
• Prepare functional specifications and technical requirements for process equipment and machinery
• Create CAD models, technical drawings, prototypes and experimental test setups
• Support installation, commissioning, validation and optimisation of equipment at customer sites
• Work with external engineering and machinery partners to transfer validated concepts into industrial solutions
• Build and maintain engineering documentation and know-how to support technology scale-up and industrialisation

Required profile

• Degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, product development, process engineering or a related technical discipline
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in equipment development, machine design, process equipment, industrial machinery, special-purpose machinery, prototyping or pilot plants
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and with external partners
• Fluent English and good working proficiency in German
• Excited to travel, with about 30% regular travel to suppliers, partners and customer sites

Required skills

• Strong mechanical design and CAD skills, with hands-on experience building, modifying, testing and commissioning equipment
• Understanding of sensors, actuators, controls, instrumentation and data acquisition

What we offer

• A young company with an open, dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
• A collaborative environment with short decision paths and a focus on practical innovation
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-growing company