Mechanical Engineer – Autonomous Medical Device

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 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