OUR VISION

When people use our technology to "bridge the gap" between the physical and digital worlds, they don’t just capture reality - they create a new one. In this new reality, they are smarter, more productive, more streamlined, and more creative - because they have the digital foundation to build the world they want to live in.

That’s what NavVis offers in all our products and services: the tools to not just map the world as it is, but to pave the way to a better future. To forge something new. Physical or digital, there is only one reality. And it’s the reality NavVis empowers people to build better.

THE OPPORTUNITY

NavVis creates mobile mapping devices that capture the physical world in high-fidelity 3D. The Mechanical Engineering team transforms concepts into tested, production-ready hardware, managing the full product lifecycle from prototyping to serial production. As an Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will bring designs to life by printing, building, assembling, testing, and iterating on the mechanical systems powering our devices.

You will join a small, collaborative mechanical engineering team in Munich and work closely with senior engineers who lead complex design work. Your focus will be hands-on execution: building prototypes, constructing and running test rigs, and handling medium-complexity design tasks. Your contributions will be visible from day one, with a clear growth path toward greater ownership, self-organization, and technical depth.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Build, assemble, and rework mechanical prototypes and sub-assemblies, turning CAD designs from senior engineers into physical hardware ready for evaluation
Design, construct, and operate test setups, rigs, and fixtures (for example, IP testing rigs) to validate mechanical performance against defined requirements
Execute and document structured test campaigns, delivering clear results that inform design decisions and uncover issues early
Contribute medium-complexity CAD design tasks, such as adding defined sub-features to injection-molded parts or modifying existing components under the guidance of senior engineers
Support 3D printing and rapid prototyping workflows, preparing parts and assemblies for internal review and functional testing
Troubleshoot unexpected mechanical issues during prototyping and testing, such as component end-of-life or underperforming prototypes, and propose practical solutions
Collaborate with senior engineers to align on requirements, task definitions, and handoffs, ensuring smooth execution within cross-functional product development projects

WHAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THE ROLE

Degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics, or a Techniker/Meister qualification with 3 to 5 years of relevant hands-on experience; degree holders should have at least 1 to 2 years of experience (strong Techniker graduates with compelling project portfolios from their technical school will also be considered)
Proven hands-on experience building, assembling, and testing mechanical hardware in a product development or R&D environment, with a portfolio of tangible work you have built
Competent in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting using Autodesk Inventor or similar software.
Practical knowledge of prototyping methods, manufacturing processes, and materials relevant to mechanical product development
Initiative and a structured approach to problem-solving, including setting requirements for your own tasks and aligning with the right people

Nice to have:

Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping equipment with FDM and SLA
Experience building test setups or rigs for mechanical validation
Familiarity with injection molding or other serial manufacturing processes
Hobby-level or formal exposure to electrical engineering

HOW WE WILL KNOW WE ARE A PERFECT MATCH

Your recruiting partner for this role is Sylvie (she/her). You can expect to go through a screening call, and up to 3 rounds of interviews, where we would love to discover your passion and interests, introduce you to who we are and what drives us, and finally understand how we can potentially add value to each other's growth.

HOW WE WILL KEEP YOU SMILING

It's important to take a break from work! We offer 30 days of paid time off per year
Affordable access to a vast network of fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass subsidy
Deutschlandticket subsidy to support sustainable travel using public transport
We offer flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work around your life, and not your life around work!
We offer full visa and relocation support for international candidates
An attractive bike leasing model through JobRad, in line with our commitment towards sustainable mobility
A competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring
Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus
Financial support for local language classes to help you in your journey of integrating into the culture!

ABOUT US

NavVis is a technologically-focused, global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions. Prominent manufacturers and laser scanning professionals around the world trust our ground-breaking technology, designed to capture and share the built environment as photorealistic digital twins. By bridging the physical and digital worlds, we’re helping organizations make smarter decisions and build more efficient, connected operations.

With over 300 people from around 60 nationalities and offices around the globe, we’re proud to be a truly international and diverse place to work. As a scaling company, we bring together the agility, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset of a startup with the professionalism and reliability of an established enterprise — offering our team the best of both worlds.

You’ll be part of an open culture that values trust, collaboration, and transparency. We are proud of our environment where diverse talent can thrive and where feedback fosters individual growth and development. Do you share our passion for disruptive technology and want to be part of our dynamic journey? At NavVis, you’ll own your projects, bring innovative ideas to life, and have real opportunities to grow your career and be recognized for your impact.

We derive our strength from our diversity.

NavVis’ unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace has laid the foundation for our incredible growth. We thrive on the collective strength of our people who come from diverse backgrounds. We respect and value every experience associated with race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and disability. We do not discriminate on the basis of any of these, or other identities, and strongly encourage everyone to apply.

Together with you, we build NavVis!

If you need assistance at any stage of the recruiting process due to a disability, please reach out to your recruiting partner(s) for this position.

Associate Mechanical Engineer (F/M/D)