Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We're Immediately Hiring 2 Vacancies for: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Firefighting Robots (Dubai, UAE)

We welcome past applicants to reapply for this new opportunity

FFBots, A leading UAE robotics manufacturer, is expanding its engineering team to build the next generation of advanced firefighting robots.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in robotics, military vehicles, industrial machinery, or heavy-duty mechanical systems to join our R&D and production team.

• Join our mechanical design and development of our robotic platforms.
• Design structural components, chassis systems, drive systems, gearboxes, cooling systems, and water-handling components.
• Analyze loads, torque, heat, and stress for extreme firefighting environments
• Perform 3D CAD modeling and prepare manufacturing drawings.
• Work closely with electrical and software teams to integrate motors, sensors, water monitors , tracks, and control systems.
• Support prototype fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Evaluate materials, suppliers, and fabrication techniques (welding, laser cutting, bending, machining, coating, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and performance standards.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 7+ years experience in mechanical design of robotics, military Vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery, defense systems, or industrial vehicles.
• Excellent proficiency in inventor or SolidWorks , and mechanical calculations (torque, gear ratio, load, thermal, stress).
• Experience with tracked robots, electric motors, gearboxes, or mobile robotics systems is a big advantage.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and design-for-production.
• Ability to work in fast-paced R&D and production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and passion for innovation.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact robotics projects for firefighting and emergency response.
• Competitive salary package.
• Supportive and innovative engineering environment.
• Career growth within one of the fastest-growing robotics companies in the region.

How to Apply

Send your CV + portfolio including your previous work experience and projects you successfully delivered to: [Confidential Information]