Jens H.
Mechanical Engineer | Cobot & Robotics Development | Mechanical Design Specialist
Konstanz,
Germany
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About
I am a mechanical engineer based in Cologne, Germany, with over five years of professional experience in the development, design, and project management of collaborative robotics (cobots) and mechatronic systems. My core strength lies in translating complex technical requirements into manufacturable, reliable, and series-ready mechanical assemblies — from initial concept through detailed design to production launch.
Core Strengths and Skill Set
Mechanical Design & Construction:
- Full proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA, and AutoCAD.
- Experienced in 2D and 3D CAD, parametric modeling, large assembly management, and technical drawing creation according to DIN/ISO standards.
- Cobot & Robotics Development: Complete mechanical architecture of collaborative robots, including joint modules, drive integration, gearbox selection and integration, and structural components.
- Drive Train & Gearbox Engineering: Experience in selecting, integrating, and optimizing gear systems and drive components for robotic applications.
- Prototyping & 3D Printing: Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping workflows, design-for-3D-printing, and the integration of additively manufactured components into series products.
- Project Leadership: Leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating across departments, managing development timelines, and ensuring alignment between engineering, production, and commercial stakeholders.
- Design for Manufacturing & Assembly: Cost-aware, manufacturable design with strong attention to tolerance management, assembly sequence, and serviceability.
- Technical Documentation: Creation and maintenance of assembly instructions, technical drawings, and product documentation.
- AI Applications & Workflow Automation: Practical experience integrating modern AI tools and automation into engineering workflows to acceler
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Core Strengths and Skill Set
Mechanical Design & Construction:
- Full proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA, and AutoCAD.
- Experienced in 2D and 3D CAD, parametric modeling, large assembly management, and technical drawing creation according to DIN/ISO standards.
- Cobot & Robotics Development: Complete mechanical architecture of collaborative robots, including joint modules, drive integration, gearbox selection and integration, and structural components.
- Drive Train & Gearbox Engineering: Experience in selecting, integrating, and optimizing gear systems and drive components for robotic applications.
- Prototyping & 3D Printing: Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping workflows, design-for-3D-printing, and the integration of additively manufactured components into series products.
- Project Leadership: Leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating across departments, managing development timelines, and ensuring alignment between engineering, production, and commercial stakeholders.
- Design for Manufacturing & Assembly: Cost-aware, manufacturable design with strong attention to tolerance management, assembly sequence, and serviceability.
- Technical Documentation: Creation and maintenance of assembly instructions, technical drawings, and product documentation.
- AI Applications & Workflow Automation: Practical experience integrating modern AI tools and automation into engineering workflows to acceler
Experience
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Lead Development Engineer – Collaborative Robotics
igus GmbH · Full-time
Mar 2020 –
Dec 2025
5 yrs 9 mos
Cologne, NRW, Germany
Led an interdisciplinary development team of five engineers responsible for the design and continued development of the REBEL collaborative robot — a fully plastic-based cobot for accessible, low-cost automation.
Responsibilities:
- Complete mechanical design of all components and assemblies, including drive train architecture, gearbox integration, joint modules, housings, and structural parts
- Project leadership across the full product development cycle: concept, prototyping, validation, design-for-manufacturing, and series release
- Close collaboration with electronics development, production, purchasing, and quality management
Creation and maintenance of assembly instructions and technical documentation
Technical customer support for application-specific cobot integration inquiries
Integration of prototyping and 3D printing workflows into the development process
Education
- Cologne University of Applied Science Bachelor Engineer (B.E.), MECHANIAL ENGINEERING 2012 – 2020
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Joined: May 19, 2026
Last seen: May 20, 2026
Languages
German Native or bilingual proficiency
English Professional working proficiency
Location
Konstanz, Germany