Architect Mechanics

ENTER bv; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Dynamic team environment

Social events

Strong focus on work-life balance

Job summary

ENTER specializes in multiple competencies: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Physics and Software Technology. This role focuses on defining the mechanical architecture of complex, high-tech systems for international clients, translating customer needs into specifications and conceptual designs.

You will lead engineers and designers in a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring alignment with project objectives, budgets, and the V-model process while driving innovation and strong technical execution.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
• Proven track record in mechanical design within high-tech systems
• Strong analytical and abstract thinking skills
• Excellent communication with stakeholders
• Recognized as a technical leader and inspirational coach

Responsibilities

• Define the mechanical architecture of complex systems and translate customer needs into clear technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Define system specifications, mechanical budgets and subsystems designs.
• Specify testing and integration requirements for full V-model development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechatronic systems

DfX knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

MSc/PhD in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Always wanted to work as Mechanical Architect?
And do you want to contribute to innovative hightech projects that help our customers build up a lasting lead in the world of technology? While at the same time you will be working for a company where you and your personal development are our priority? Then you are the candidate we are looking for!

What are you going to do as Mechanical Architect?

As a Mechanical Architect, you play a key role in the development of advanced high-tech systems for international clients. The work focuses on complex technological products such as lithography machines, compact electron microscopes, smart home automation systems, and innovative electric vehicles.

In this role, you are responsible for defining the mechanical architecture of complex systems and translating customer needs into clear technical specifications and conceptual designs. You work in a multidisciplinary environment together with specialists in mechanics, electronics, software, mechatronics, and mathematics.

You collaborate closely with customers, project managers, architects, account managers, and engineering teams to ensure alignment between technical solutions and project objectives. Your responsibilities include defining system specifications, establishing mechanical budgets, and developing conceptual designs for subsystems. You also specify testing and integration requirements to support the full V-model development process and ensure high product quality.

As a Mechanical Architect, you provide technical leadership within projects by guiding engineers and designers, motivating team members to take ownership of their deliverables, and ensuring strong technical execution. You also contribute to innovation by introducing new technologies and applying theoretical engineering principles to practical development challenges.

Additionally, the role involves building and maintaining strong internal and external networks to support project success and organizational growth, while managing complex technical scopes and coordinating work within multidisciplinary teams.

Do you see yourself as…

• MSc or PhD in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Proven track record in mechanical design within high-tech systems and/or equipment.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in mechatronic and precision system design, depending on seniority level.
• Broad multidisciplinary orientation, understanding how mechanical expertise integrates within complex systems.
• Strong analytical and abstract thinking skills, with proficiency in various analysis methods.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Recognized as a technical leader and inspirational coach, with deep theoretical and practical knowledge in technical design, mechanisms, precision mechanics, and Design for Excellence(DfX).

Who are we?

Technology means progress. Continually finding ways to do things differently, to improve products, services, and processes. That is what makes the heart of every technology organization and tech professional beat faster. In the projects they are working on, but also for themselves. That means something different for each individual. For one person, it means being guided to their dream project; for the other, it means developing their skills. Making that possible, that is the human touch. And that is what makes our heart beat faster.

ENTER specializes in multiple competencies: Chemical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Physics, Production Development and Software Technology.

ENTER's professionals work with our partners and customers on a project basis. We select and match projects and employees by focusing on experience, ambitions, personality and, of course, a passion for technology. Communication and writing skills also play a role in making the ideal match.

Our business managers and recruiters work closely together, making sure we have the right colleagues available for our customers at the right time. We also offer our employees a broad career perspective.

#techwithaheartbeat

As an ENTER colleague you can of course expect a lot from us as well

• A driven team and an inspiring working environment where our motto #techwithaheartbeat is at the heart of our company!
• Driven and enthusiastic colleagues;
• Lots of room for growth and development;
• Recurring socials such as the annual BBQ, Christmas dinner, a pub quiz and our fully catered family day in the Efteling;

Do you want to know more about what you're going to do as Architect Mechanics? Then contact Remco Sturkenboomvia [e-mail]

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