Mechanical Engineer - Sustainable Water Solutions

All About Expats; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 32,364 - 43,524; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cultural travel opportunities

Outstanding secondary benefits

International environment

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the Netherlands is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to develop innovative solutions for global water challenges. You will design systems for producing potable water usings methods like desalination and air-to-water harvesting. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is proficient in SolidWorks. A competitive salary and outstanding benefits are offered for this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for mechanical design.
• Experience with cooling technologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design full-cycle products from concept to realization.
• Produce detailed SolidWorks drawings and schematics.
• Coordinate with suppliers for component procurement.
• Develop prototypes with hands-on assembly and testing.
• Design structural steel frames and integrate software controls.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are on the lookout for a Mechanical Engineer who is deeply passionate about pioneering sustainable solutions for global water challenges. This pivotal role is centered on developing systems that facilitate the production of potable water through innovative methods, including air-to-water harvesting and desalination of salt, brackish, or contaminated water sources. Joining the team means contributing your skills towards a cause that ensures communities around the globe have access to safe, clean drinking water.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle product design, from initial concept to final realization.
• Production of detailed SolidWorks drawings and design schematics.
• Coordination with suppliers for procurement of necessary components.
• Prototype development, including hands-on assembly, testing, and refinement.
• Involvement in the design of structural steel frames and integration with software controls.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks for mechanical design.
• Previous experience with cooling technologies is advantageous.
• A creative, entrepreneurial spirit, with a knack for problem-solving.

If you have a similar background but do not meet all the above qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We have several vacancies with different clients, each with varying requirements and opportunities. Your skills and experience might be a perfect fit for one of our other roles.

Benefits

• A role within a vibrant team passionate about a mission with global impact.
• A competitive salary range from €2,900 to €3,900 gross per month, based on a 38-hour workweek and dependent on experience.
• The chance to travel, experience different cultures, and apply your expertise in diverse settings.
• An engaging international environment.
• Outstanding secondary benefits as per the small metal industry collective agreement.