Senior Mechanical Engineer – Advanced Mechanical Systems
Join 3Shape as Senior Mechanical Engineer!
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to take a pivotal role in the design of next-generation solutions for the dental industry. You will join an integrated multi-disciplinary development team as a senior developer, and you will work closely with other engineering disciplines to transform conceptual work into a finished product that our users will love and use!
To support you in succeeding in this role, you will join our mechanical engineering team and e.g. take part in our recurring sessions of technical mentorship as part of a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design and development together with project managers and engineering peers.
Translate high-level performance requirements into detailed mechanical concepts, models, and manufacturable components.
Drive detailed CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, and mechanical simulation
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electronics, firmware, and system engineering to ensure seamless mechanical and electro-mechanical integration.
Champion design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) considerations and supplier collaboration to ensure quality and cost-effective production.
What We’re Looking For
M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, mechatronics, or autonomous systems, or related discipline.
5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally in high-precision product development or complex electromechanical systems.
Proven track record in parametric CAD and mechanical simulation. We use Solid Works.
Experience in mechanical principles, including kinematics, requirement engineering, product quality tests, and tolerance stack-up,
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to drive complex concepts to completion.
Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams where product innovation is delivered in the cross-section of disciplines
Join us in shaping a company culture that makes Monday mornings worth it.
We are a vibrant, visionary, and international place to work. But most of all, we are a diverse group of over 50 different nationalities who all contribute to a thriving company culture. We partake in social clubs, monthly social activities and various in-team activities as well. If that’s not enough, then add on:
A central Copenhagen location in a globally recognized tech company.
An attractive healthcare package to keep you fit and well.
Breakfast every day, and a delicious and healthy lunch cooked by our private chefs.
A joint purpose: to enable dentists to provide superior dental care to every patient, every time.
Apply Now
Be part of a team redefining precision mechanical systems in a meaningful industry. We encourage all qualified professionals who are passionate about building high-performance mechanical engineering solutions to apply.
We encourage all relevant applicants to apply. We are committed to celebrating human diversity, and we trust that the best way to reach outstanding business results, is by welcoming diverse people into our community.
About us
3Shape started with a simple idea - to make 3D scanning better. First, we applied it to the hearing industry, then we succeeded in dentistry. Twenty years later, 3Shape has 2,000+ employees globally. With the help of dental professionals and amazing colleagues we’re creating award-winning scanning and CAD/CAM solutions to change dentistry together! Together, we contribute to a better world. Experience the everyday #lifeat3Shape across the globe on LinkedIn.
- Department
- Product Creation
- Role
- R&D Management
- Locations
- DK - Copenhagen
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About 3Shape
3Shape develops 3D scanners and software solutions that enable dental and hearing professionals to treat more people, more effectively and with superior care. We are a global market-leading provider of dental and audio technology for laboratories and clinics.
Our growing talent pool of over 2,000 employees spans 50+ nationalities and is energized by knowing that together, we contribute to a better world.
Two graduate students founded 3Shape in Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen in the year 2000. Today, 3Shape employees serve customers in over 100 countries. As a privately-owned company, decisions are made fast, and we remain agile.
3Shape is headquartered in Copenhagen, with development teams in Denmark, Ukraine and Macedonia with a production site in Poland. 3Shape is a global company with presence in Europe, Asia and the Americas.