Principal Mechanical Engineer — Lead High-Precision Systems

Prodrive Technologies; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based salary growth

33 vacation days per year

Flexible working hours

Time-for-time compensation for extra-?

Growth and learning plan

Extensive career opportunities

Entrepreneurial, innovative culture

Gym access on-site

Free lunch and snacks on-site

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies in Eindhoven seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead architecture, design, and realization of high‑precision systems.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, define system architectures, and drive DFx, thermal stability, and nanometer positioning accuracy. The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of experience with CAD (Siemens NX) and precision mechatronics, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Expert in design principles and optomechanics.
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical design of high-tech products.
• Strong knowledge of design for performance and control of dynamic/motion systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex precision mechanical and mechatronic systems.
• Define system architectures and critical design decisions for high-performance products.
• Design and review precision mechanisms, flexure systems, and optomechanical assemblies.
• Drive thermal stability, stiffness, dynamic behaviour, and sub‑micron positioning accuracy.
• Perform and oversee structural and thermal analyses to validate system performance.
• Guide Design for Manufacturing activities, ensuring robust and cost‑effective solutions.
• Mentor and coach engineers, providing technical leadership across projects.
• Act as a key technical stakeholder for customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

Optomechanics

Mechanical design leadership

Motion control

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

CAD proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Prodrive Technologies in Eindhoven seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead architecture, design, and realization of high‑precision systems.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, define system architectures, and drive DFx, thermal stability, and nanometer positioning accuracy. The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of experience with CAD (Siemens NX) and precision mechatronics, with strong leadership and communication skills.