Mechatronics Assembly Technician

Frencken Group; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 vacation days + 13 ADV days

Bonus scheme

Varied work across multiple customers

Development opportunities

Warm, collegial team

Job summary

Frencken Group in Eindhoven seeks a Mechatronics Assembly Technician to independently assemble, align, and test complex modules used in advanced machines. You will join project teams on first‑of‑series builds and recurring modules, with craftsmanship visible in shipped products.

The role involves process improvement, close collaboration with engineering, and potential growth into training responsibilities, while complying with cleanroom standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education in Mechatronics or related field, or 1–3 years in fine‑mechanical assembly.
• Hands‑on knowledge of mechatronics, mechanics, electronics, bonding, pneumatics, and alignment.
• Analytical mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently assemble, integrate, and test complex mechatronic modules and sub‑assemblies in cleanroom or non‑cleanroom environments.
• Spot technical issues during assembly and resolve with engineering and customers.
• Propose smarter assembly methods and improve work instructions and processes.
• Safeguard quality through checks and cross‑checks until specification is met.
• For NPI projects, determine assembly approach and validate design choices.

Skills

Mechatronics

Mechanics

Electronics

Bonding

Pneumatics

Device alignment

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Proactive

Flexible

Education

MBO 3/4 Mechatronics

HBO Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Frencken

At Frencken Mechatronics we build the modules and systems that go inside the most advanced machines in the world - from semiconductor fabs to medical devices and analytical instruments. From our site in Eindhoven we partner with leading multinationals on solutions where precision and quality leave no room for compromise. Big ambitions need curious minds. We are a team of ambitious specialists where curiosity is contagious, ideas are welcome, and every colleague matters. Together we work on the unthinkable today - to make it real tomorrow.

The role

As a Mechatronics Assembly Technician at Frencken, you independently assemble, align, and test complex high-tech modules that sit at the heart of machines shaping global industries. You work in project teams on both first-of-series builds and recurring modules -and your craftsmanship is directly visible in what leaves our floor.

What you'll make happen

• Independently assemble, integrate, and test complex mechatronic modules and sub-assemblies - in cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments
• Spot technical issues during assembly and resolve them together with engineering and the customer
• Propose smarter assembly methods and improve work instructions and production processes
• Safeguard quality through checks and cross-checks until every product fully meets specification
• For NPI projects: determine the right assembly approach, validate design choices, and help shape improvements with engineering
• Represent production towards the customer, side-by-side with the Production Engineer
• Share your knowledge and, with enough experience, grow into a trainer role for your colleagues
• Work to cleanroom and company standards, and keep your workplace safe and organised

What you bring

• A completed technical education (MBO 3/4 Mechatronics or HBO Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering) - or 1-3 years of experience in fine-mechanical assembly
• Hands-on knowledge of mechatronics, mechanics, electronics, bonding, pneumatics, and device alignment
• Analytical mindset and strong communication skills
• Proactive, flexible, and quality-oriented — and steady under time pressure
• A real passion for technology: you want to understand how things work
• Nice to have
• Experience with vacuum technology (a strong plus)
• Cleanroom experience or work in regulated environments

What we offer

At Frencken you will join an informal team of people as passionate about technology as you are. You'll work on fascinating projects with microscopic tolerances, across different customers - and there's always someone around to teach you something new. We reward that passion with:

• A competitive salary and excellent benefits under the CAO Metalektro
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days
• Bonus scheme based on both company and individual performance
• Varied work across multiple customers and projects
• Opportunity to develop yourself and grow within the organisation
• A warm, collegial team where you are seen and valued

We are a global integrated technology solutions company that is fully committed to providing complete and integrated one-stop solutions in partnership with our valued customers. The Frencken Group serves customers in Europe, Asia, and the US through a global network of operating subsidiaries. The Group offers a comprehensive range of product solutions that span the entire value chain - from initial product design, development and prototyping, to engineering, final test, and series manufacturing. The comprehensive range of product solutions is enabled by leveraging the capabilities of our strategically located facilities in the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, and China.