Mechanical Systems Architect (f/m/div.)

Location: Ovar, Aveiro, pt

Company Description

At KEENFINITY, we are a globally leading provider of innovative and professional security and communication solutions. With over 4,200 employees in over 50 countries worldwide, our ambition is clear: we offer more than just technology – we secure, connect, and amplify the moments that matter in life.

Next to our passion for technology we’re very passionate about our work environment. Based on values such as trust, appreciation, and accountability we all work together to shape the future – boldly, customer-focused and with a strong team spirit.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

• Technical definition and creation of complex mechanical concepts, ensuring that system requirements are translated into high-precision mechanical designs.
• Lead mechanical design with a focus on functionality, industrialization, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring strict alignment with the rigorous performance targets required for industrial, medical and defense applications.
• Conduct structural integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability analyses, using methods and tools such as tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis, DFMEA,  to ensure maximum design robustness and safety.
• Oversee the design and manufacturing of prototypes, conducting intensive reliability testing and technical validation throughout different development stages to meet application requirements and industry standards, including shock, vibration, fatigue, thermal and environmental requirements.
• Work within multidisciplinary and cross-site teams, sharing technical expertise through design reviews.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and design standards.
• Mentor Junior Engineers.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

• Enineering domain are valued.
• 10 years of experience in the development and industrialization of complex products.
• Proficiency in CAD software (CREO or equivalent).
• Proficiency with state-of-the-art development techniques and the capability to validate designs through analytical calculations and simulations (FEA).
• Deep understanding of diverse manufacturing processes, including injection molding, sheet metal, and high-precision machining.
• Background in mechanical kinematics/dynamics and/or precision mechanics is valued.
• Knowledge of materials and related manufacturing processes.
• Experience with product and material certification.
• Experience in medical or defense

Additional Information

Our benefits include

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system (3 days at the office)

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)

🍽️ Canteen

🅿️ Free parking lot

🏋️ Sports and health related activities (gym) 

📚 Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and products

🌍All our positions are open to people with disability

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At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology.

We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.