Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Mülheim an der Ruhr / Bottrop, Germany

Working hours:

Full-time

Start:

December 2026

Engineer the Future of Sustainable Materials Synthesis at a Deep-Tech Startup

About MechSyn

MechSyn is a materials technology and engineering company focused on the development and production of high-performance powder materials and innovative material recycling processes using electrically driven mechanochemical methods. Our technology enables more sustainable and efficient materials production for applications such as catalysts, battery materials, semiconductors, fuel cells, and many more.

MechSyn is born out of the innovative environment of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Mülheim an der Ruhr and funded by the EXIST Research Transfer Program of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection and the “Grüne Gründungen.NRW” funding programme supporting sustainable technology companies in North Rhine-Westphalia.

We focus on scaling up validated lab procedures while integrating research on alternative new materials to disrupt industrial material production.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and scale-up of mechanochemical process equipment. You'll work at the interface of mechanical design, process engineering, and industrial-scale deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical equipment and machinery for mechanochemical processes

• Lead scale-up of equipment from lab to pilot and industrial scale

• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers on machine design and manufacturing

• Support pilot plant construction, commissioning, and maintenance

• Contribute to process automation and predictive equipment models

• Work closely with process and materials engineers on integrated system design

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• Strong expertise in equipment/machine design and mechanical systems

• Experience with pilot plant or industrial-scale equipment is a plus

• Familiarity with automation and process engineering is an advantage

• Proactive mindset, comfortable in a startup environment

• Candidates must have a valid visa or residence permit for Germany

What We Offer

• A dynamic, innovative environment at the forefront of a disruptive technology

• The opportunity to be part of MechSyn's (future) cooperative structure (Genossenschaft)

• Career growth in a rapidly scaling deep-tech startup

• Competitive salary based on experience

MechSyn is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

Send your CV, a brief cover letter, and relevant certificates to career@mechsyn.com with the subject line “Senior Mechanical Engineer – Application”

, or apply directly via LinkedIn or www.mechsyn.com/jobs/. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.