Mechanical Engineer

ROM Utrecht Region; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Vitestro is pioneering autonomous blood collection technology in Utrecht. We seek a Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical subsystems for Aletta’s device, ensuring manufacturability and reliability from concept through production.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust designs and to improve performance based on field data. The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, integration into a complex electromechanical system, and a path to shape a new

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience with complex electromechanical products.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing techniques.
• Proven track record in DfM/DfR/DfS.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical subsystems for Aletta’s functions.
• Integrate designs into the wider device.
• Improve designs based on production and field data.
• Update and verify existing subsystem designs.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Translate subsystem requirements into robust designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fluidics

Actuation

DfM/DfR/DfS

Manufacturability

Serviceability

Injection moulding

Reliability

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem-solving

Hands-on mentality

Thermoforming

Job description

Vitestro is pioneering the future of blood collection with the Aletta® Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Device™ (ARPD™). Founded in 2017 in Utrecht, the company combines advanced imaging technologies with robotics and AI to perform diagnostic blood draws autonomously, addressing healthcare staffing shortages and enhancing patient experiences.

As a mechanical engineer, you will design the mechanical subsystems for Aletta’s key functions, including the structural frame, safe disposal of used needles, and delivery systems. This role requires integration of mechanical structure, fluidics, and actuation, translating subsystem requirements into robust designs while ensuring manufacturability and reliability from the start. You will collaborate closely with various teams to enhance product performance based on real-world data.

• Design mechanical subsystems for Aletta’s functions
• Integrate designs into the wider device
• Improve designs based on production and field data
• Update and verify existing subsystem designs
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Translate subsystem requirements into robust designs
• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Experience with complex electromechanical products
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing techniques
• Proven track record in DfM/DfR/DfS
• Competitive salary including pension plan
• 25 days of annual leave
• High-skilled team collaboration
• Frequent team activities
• Opportunity to shape a new industry niche

Skills required for the job

Mechanical design Fluidics Actuation Manufacturability Serviceability Thermoforming Quality focus Reliability Injection moulding Multidisciplinary collaboration Problem-solving Hands-on mentality