Can you design the mechanics behind the future of human-robot collaboration?

InMind is a robotics company based in Trondheim and Palo Alto, building technology for safe, smart, and efficient human-robot collaboration. Our first robot is designed to work alongside people, reduce manual workload, and improve efficiency in environments where traditional automation comes up short.

To succeed where other robotic systems struggle, we have built a unique technical architecture with custom FPGA-based electronics, tailored mechanics, and a fully integrated solution for highly efficient on-device signal processing and training of specialized ML and AI algorithms. This enables robots to learn quickly, adapt in real time, and operate safely in complex, industrial settings.

We have a strong and highly competent team of 20 people who have already built a working robot, which is now being refined in iterations together with key pilot customers. As we enter our next growth phase, we are expanding the product-development team with a set of targeted hires that will increase capacity and competency, strengthen execution, and accelerate the path from advanced technology to robust products and customer value.

One of the key roles we are now looking to fill is a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Product Development) who will play an important role in developing the mechanical side of our robot platform from initial design to a robust and scalable product. You will design and develop mechanical solutions that are fit for use, test- and manufacturable, and reliable in operational environment. Working closely with electronics, hardware, and system teams, you will ensure that our product design is well integrated and ready for the next stage of development. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys combining practical engineering with sound technical judgement, and who wants to contribute both directly in development work and more broadly by supporting and mentoring other engineers within the mechanical domain.

What experience and qualifications do you bring?

The most important thing you bring to InMind is strong experience with mechanical product development for complex systems, and the ability to turn design ideas into robust and manufacturable solutions. You understand how to balance performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability in practice, and you are comfortable working closely with adjacent disciplines to make sure the product works reliably in practice.

• Strong experience with mechanical design and product development for complex products, ideally within robotics or similar technology environments

• Ability to design and develop mechanical components and assemblies that are robust, practical, and fit for use

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and reliability in industrial high-end products

• Experience in balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability in practical engineering decisions

• Ability to work closely with electronics, hardware, and system teams in an integrated development environment

• Experience in guiding, supporting, or mentoring other engineers within the mechanical domain is an advantage

We would like you to communicate well in English, both written and spoken. Norwegian is an advantage, but not a requirement. Additional language skills are of course a plus.

We expect you to have at least five years of relevant work experience and as a minimum a Bachelor’s degree within mechanical engineering, product development, mechatronics, robotics, or a related field.

Who are you as a person?

We believe you are someone who enjoys hands-on engineering work and takes pride in developing solutions that are both technically sound and practical to build. You are structured, pragmatic, and motivated by solving real product development challenges where details matter and trade-offs are part of the job.

You are comfortable working in an environment where not everything is fully defined from the start, and where progress depends on people who are able to combine quality, speed, and sound judgement.

Just as importantly, you enjoy working closely with others and understand that strong product development depends on good collaboration across disciplines. You communicate clearly, contribute positively to the team around you, and know when to take ownership and when to involve others.

We believe you are down-to-earth, reliable, and genuinely motivated by helping develop advanced technology into robust products that can scale.

Personal fit will be given significant weight.

Why join InMind?

This is an opportunity to join a company with a clear direction, ambitious goals, and a team that is already working in a focused and structured way toward product and market. At the same time we are still at a stage where the right people can actively influence solutions, contribute to innovation, and help shape how we continue to develop both our technology and our products.

You will work closely with a highly skilled and multidisciplinary team in an environment where responsibility is shared, ideas are valued, and collaboration matters. We work in agile iterations, with teams focused on different parts of the product and the problems we are solving, supported by a structured process and experienced people who help ensure coordination, learning, and steady progress.

We offer competitive terms, including salary, pension and insurance arrangements, flexible working conditions, and modern offices at Tyholt in Trondheim. As part of our continued growth, we offer an employee shareholder program and long-term incentive schemes.

Would you like to join us on our mission to make robots learn?

If this role sparks your curiosity, we would love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment partner at LHH, Trude Støren (+47 928 92 461), or InMind COO John Raaum (+47 934 20 086), to learn more – or simply send us your application. We review and interview candidates on an ongoing basis, even before the formal application deadline.

InMind is an international and multidisciplinary team with people from several parts of the world, and we see diversity of background and perspective as a clear strength. Like many companies in our field, we are currently more men than women — and we would genuinely welcome more female applicants. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still encourage you to apply if the role and our mission resonate with you.

InMind is a Norwegian deep-tech robotics company redefining human-robot collaboration in complex, industrial environments. We push the boundaries of embodied intelligence, developing a robot that quickly learns new tasks, adapts in real time, and operates safely.

InMind is backed by well-established, long-term investors with solid experience in building and scaling industrial companies. Our hands-on founder has a track record of building several successful companies and understands what it takes to succeed.

We firmly believe that now is the time to make a significant impact. Do you want to be part of something unique at an exciting stage of growth?  Don't miss this opportunity.

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