At Gixel our goal is to explore, innovate and design a novel next generation augmented reality experience. We are looking for skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Karlsruhe.

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Responsibilities

• Design, iterate and test prototypes of our AR glasses.
• Create bespoke machined or printed parts.
• Design and build Fixtures to support and validate advanced R&D initiatives to a high level of precision.
• Finish and assemble concepts to a high-level of presentation quality.
• Use hand sketches, computer aided designs (CAD) to create 3D models.
• Validate your designs to ensure they meet the deliverable requirements.

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‍Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in an Engineering/Design role within consumer electronics and familiarity with the product development process
• Experience with system level design and working cross-functional with teams including Engineering, Product Design, Research, etc.
• Strong CAD experience (e.g. Fusion 360, Rhino, SolidWorks), design of original parts
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of the prototype development process, such as: 3D printing, molding, casting, functional prototypes, electrical integration and appearance models with aesthetic fit, finishes at a production-level appearance.
• Experience with problem solving and working independently.

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‍Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bringing a device into production and hands of customers
• Knowledge of electrical subsystems
• Experience with injection moulding, 3D printing, CNC machining
• Love for design and creating awesome products.
  

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