Mechanical Engineer, Automation Projects
Destinusgroup has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer, Automation Projects in Zürich, Switzerland. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
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Destinusgroup has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer, Automation Projects in Zürich, Switzerland. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
From the advert, the main requirements are 3+ years of experience and English and German language skills.
The employer does not state a salary in this listing; DGJ Insight below shows an official pay benchmark for the place where one exists.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside Switzerland should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on Arbeitnow on Nov 6, 2026.
- Employer
- Destinusgroup
- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Languages asked
- English and German
- Found
- Nov 6, 2026 on Arbeitnow
- Employer text
- 355 words, about 2 min to read
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- Work permit B / L (non-EU quota): Highly qualified specialists, employer proves no Swiss or EU candidate; annual quotas
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About the role
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01About the Role
The Destinus engineering team is looking for a highly motivated and hands-on mechanical engineer capable of delivering engineering solutions as part of the research and development in the rocket motor department. In this role you will design and develop automated solutions for production. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a mechanical engineer with experience in automation projects, mechanical design and DFM with a demonstrated ability to take ownership during development and drive technical solutions.
02Responsibilities
- Take the technical lead for the automation and special machines development
- Review product designs from a production point of view
- Understand and evaluate the production steps and automation possibilities
- Research existing off-the-shelf components and combine them to an automation solution
- Design and prototype special machines and automation solutions that replace manual production processes and plan their manufacturing.
- Create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and the documentation needed for manufacturing, integration, and testing.
- Document your design decisions with clear calculations, analyses, and assumptions.
- Work with suppliers and manufacturers to answer technical questions and resolve issues during production.
- Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment, and consumables according to best practices and industry standards.
- Commission finished machines and hand them over to our production team.
- Coach junior engineers and interns in mechanical design, manufacturing, and CAD.
- Take part in design reviews and technical discussions throughout development.
- Work closely with mechanical, automation and testing engineers to ensure the machines integrate and function reliably.
03Qualifications and Experience
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical training as a mechanical designer or drafter (preferred).
- At least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience with close ties to automation.
- Experience designing automated solutions, special machines, or test benches (an advantage).
- Experience across several project phases: design, build, integration, test, and operation (preferred).
- Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment.
- Willingness to travel to Destinus sites in Switzerland (up to 20%).
- Fluent English and German.
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