Mechanical Engineering Manager

About

Ecorobotix SA, a Swiss B‑Corp company headquartered in Yverdon‑les‑Bains, offers innovative, robotic solutions to lessen the environmental impact of agricultural activities. We develop ultra‑precise spraying technologies powered by artificial intelligence, allowing farmers to significantly reduce the use of chemicals in their fields. Join our dynamic, international team, and together, let's make agriculture more sustainable!

Position

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Missions

• Lead the design and development of complete agricultural machinery and sub‑systems, ensuring performance, durability, safety, and manufacturability.
• Own mechanical system architecture, integration, and standardization.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory, environmental, and field requirements (CE, UL, IP, JKI, etc.).
• Drive technical decisions through design reviews, risk assessments (DFMEA, DFx), and engineering best practices.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and industrialization, including root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of mechanical & electrical engineers.
• Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and foster career growth and accountability.
• Allocate resources, prioritize projects, and cultivate a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
• Collaborate with software, industrialization, quality, and procurement teams to ensure integrated, cost‑effective solutions.
• Incorporate feedback from customers, operators, and field service into continuous design improvement.

Profile

• Bachelor or master degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in agricultural machinery or heavy equipment.
• 4 years of experience in a managerial role.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Experience with FEA/CAE for structural and fatigue analysis.
• Proven experience in machine development and industrialization:
  • Supporting several product lines or platforms.
  • With cable design and electrical cabinet design.
• Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experienced in BOM control.

You are

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent technical judgment and problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on involvement.
• Fluent in French and English.

Recruitment Process

1. Initial phone screening with our recruiter.
2. 45‑minute video interview with the hiring manager.
3. 2‑hour on‑site interview and visit in Yverdon with our team.

Details

• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Contract type: Full time

Equal Opportunity

Ecorobotix is an equal opportunity employer.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to the success of Ecorobotix.