CAD Engineer (f/m/d)

Overview

kiutra Do you want to shape the future as part of a diverse, international team in a fast-growing, deep-tech company? Then read on! At kiutra , we contribute to the development and application of quantum technologies by offering innovative and sustainable cooling solutions based on our unique magnetic cooling technology. To support our growing R&D activities, we are looking for a CAD Engineer (f/m/d) who is eager to contribute hands-on to the development of advanced cryogenic infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• You support and own the construction and maintenance of product designs in CAD, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and readiness for manufacturing across all development stages.
• You design and develop new components and assemblies in close collaboration with a highly technical engineering team, contributing actively to technical solution finding.
• You evaluate components, assemblies, and designs with regard to defects, tolerances, and manufacturability, proactively identifying improvement opportunities.
• You create, review, and maintain technical drawings and associated documentation to support production, procurement, and assembly.
• You support the transition from prototype to series production, including iteration of CAD models based on test results, manufacturing feedback, and design reviews.
• You assemble prototypes and pre-series hardware hands-on, bringing first-hand insight into the buildability and practicality of your designs.
• You conduct and support testing of components and assemblies, closing the loop between design intent and real-world performance.
• You collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and procurement to ensure designs meet technical, quality, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• You are a state-certified technician or have a degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
• You are proficient in a professional CAD tool; experience with Onshape specifically is a plus.
• You work in a structured and self-driven way, take ownership of your tasks, and are motivated to grow into independent design work within a technically demanding environment.
• You communicate fluently in English; German is a plus.
• Ideally you have already gained hands-on experience assembling hardware — you are comfortable on the bench, not just at the screen.
• Ideally you have already gained hands-on experience testing components and assemblies, and can translate test results into design improvements.
• Knowledge in prototyping and design for manufacturability is a plus; experience with tolerance analysis is a further plus.

Benefits

• You will enjoy flexibility with options for remote work and flexible working hours
• You will experience an open-minded, appreciative startup atmosphere with flat hierarchies and an open-door policy
• You will work with a great team in a fast-growing deep-tech company
• You can expect regular performance reviews and long-term job prospects
• You can look forward to 30 vacation days per year
• You will have the chance to participate in valuable employee surveys
• You will work in a comfortable, bright and modern office with ergonomic equipment in compliance with health requirements
• You can benefit from “The Coolest Connection”, our employee referral program
• You will have the opportunity to get to know your team members better at our teambuilding events, Christmas parties, and other group events
• You will have free cold and hot drinks, snacks, and fruit at your disposal
• You can benefit from our company's pension plan, our bicycle leasing program (Jobrad), and contribution for the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket

Interested? Then send us your application now! To find out more about us, please visit