# Mechanical Design Engineer

> AI-Blox · Brussels, Belgium · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-08

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Design

## Description

🤖 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

## Requirements

🧩 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

## Benefits

🎁 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

## Apply

[Apply at AI-Blox](https://apply.workable.com/ai-blox/j/1F68C58837/apply)

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