Mechanical Design Engineer

🤖 Ready to help shape the future of AI at the edge? 🤖

At AI-Blox, we build high-performance, modular hardware for edge AI applications. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and to solve complex challenges around thermal management, part integration, and durability for our hardware products.

Your Mission

🚀 How you'll make an impact

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures and internal layouts for electronic products
• Strong understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T) to ensure seamless mechanical assembly, proper thermal contact, and reliable manufacturing tolerances
• Select and integrate thermal components such as heatsinks, fans, and thermal interface materials
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and BOMs for prototyping and manufacturing
• A strong understanding of
• Validate and optimize designs through hands-on testing, iteration, and continuous improvement
• Drive design reviews and support testing for certification, reliability, and environmental protection
• Contribute to sustainable product development by considering material choices, energy efficiency, and design for longevity and recyclability
• Work directly with suppliers — especially during prototyping — to align on design feasibility, material selection, and manufacturing processes
• Collaborate closely with electronics engineers, product designers, and international suppliers to ensure seamless system integration

🧩 What makes you a great fit

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in mechanical design — ideally in electronics, embedded systems, or industrial/consumer products
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks, Siemens NX)
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerances, and DFM best practices
• Familiarity with integrating electronics, designing for IP and EMI requirements, and working with environmental constraints
• Comfortable with lab testing and real-world validation
• A hands-on mindset and experience with prototyping and iterative design
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solution-driven approach
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus

🎁 On top of a competitive salary, we offer

• 32 vacation days (including 12 additional leave days)
• Healthcare benefits (through Alan)
• Group Insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Flex Income Plan (through Payflip)
• Stock options
• Fun team drinks & events
• The best tools and technology to help you excel in your role
• A brand new office in the heart of Brussels