Senior Mechanical Engineer

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær is seeking a senior mechanical engineer for our R&D department in Sound & Vibration Transducers located in Virum, Denmark. As our new senior mechanical engineer, you will contribute to our future transducer designs and join our dedicated Sensor team, well known for its high-quality designs over the years. 

If you enjoy coming up with solutions to challenging problems, you will be happy to know that as our new mechanical engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær's new transducers for sound and vibration, securing our leading position in the market. On a daily basis, you will collaborate closely with other team members possessing expertise in acoustics, electroacoustics, vibration, analog electronics, calibration, and standardisation.  

Primary Responsibilities  

• Develop the functional mechanics that form the core of our transducers, in collaboration with team members possessing domain knowledge.  

• Design and develop equipment/tools and processes for new transducer designs. 

• Building prototypes of transducer designs. 

• Prepare and develop production documentation. 

• Share knowledge and provide support to Process and Product Engineering 

• Mentoring technical design students as well as mechanical engineers in the team. 

• Contact to vendors world wide 

Professional Qualifications  
You hold a degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, at minimum bachelor level, and possess extensive experience in translating theory into practice while pass on knowledge to your colleagues. You have at least ten years of work experience. English is the corporate language, but proficiency in spoken and written Danish is also essential for success in this role, as the team frequently interacts with Danish production. Additionally, you should have experience in the following areas:  

Knowledge 

• Intuitive understanding of how tooling, mechanical components, and tolerances interact with each other – comprehending the context rather than just the individual part/tool.  

• Background in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:  

• fine mechanics (0,1-20mm) 

• Material knowledge in the field of metals, ceramic, surface treatments 

• Insight into different manufacturing processes, and the ability to perform design for manufacture, assembly, and function. 

• Proficiency in IT, including data collection and reporting. 

• Advanced Proficiency in Word, Excel, CAD-programs – we use Teamcenter and Solid Edge 

Ways of working 

• Thorough documentation of work. 

• Ability to coordinate smaller projects 

• Self-motivated to acquire new knowledge 

• Structured workflow 

Personal qualifications 

• Strong communication skills, especially in written and spoken English. 

• Thrives in an international organization 

• Interest in the world around you. 

• Open-minded with a drive for excellence, yet pragmatic when necessary. 

• Sees the big picture, not just individual responsibilities. 

• Takes initiative and has a hands-on approach.  

We offer
Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.
At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

One Company – HBK
On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK becomes a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com. HBK is a division of Spectris plc, a UK-based productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company serving leading aerospace, automotive, medical, and other customers. Spectris plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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