Prototype Technician

Hero Recruitment; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

BSN registration

Dutch health insurance setup

Dutch language course

Relocation and integration support

Job summary

Hero Recruitment seeks a Cleanroom Prototype Technician in Eindhoven to assemble, test, and optimize Atmospheric Wafer Handler (AWH MK9) systems for ASML lithography. You will join VDL ETG's Prototype Department to help move products from prototype to production and collaborate with engineers.

Requirements include EQF Level 4 in mechatronics or mechanical engineering, hands-on assembly experience, and good English.

Qualifications

• EQF Level 4 qualification in mechatronics, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with mechanical/technical assembly.
• Ability to read technical drawings independently.
• Good English communication skills.
• Proactive, quality-focused mindset and problem-solving.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom and transition to 2 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and mechatronic systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Perform testing, qualification, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve issues.
• Improve assembly processes and work instructions.
• Record assembly and test data.
• Support industrialization and production readiness.
• Work in a high-tech cleanroom environment.

Skills

Mechatronics

Mechanical Engineering

Technical assembly

Reading drawings

English communication

Problem solving

Cleanroom experience

Education

EQF Level 4 in Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position: Cleanroom Prototype Technician
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Employment: Full-time, currently Day Shift (future 2-shift system)

About the Role

As a Cleanroom Prototype Technician, you will assemble, test, troubleshoot, and optimize next‑generation Atmospheric Wafer Handler (AWH MK9) systems for ASML lithography machines. Working in VDL ETG's Prototype Department, you'll help transition products from prototype to full‑scale production while collaborating closely with engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble complex mechanical and mechatronic systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Perform testing, qualification, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve technical issues.
• Improve assembly processes and work instructions.
• Record assembly and test data.
• Support industrialization and production readiness.
• Work in a high‑tech cleanroom environment.

Requirements

• Technical qualification (EQF Level 4) in:
  • Mechatronics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Or a related technical field
• Experience with technical/mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read technical drawings independently.
• Knowledge of testing and troubleshooting.
• Good English communication skills.
• Proactive, quality‑focused, and problem‑solving mindset.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom and transition to a future 2‑shift schedule.

Benefits

• 25 paid holidays.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 5% ADV allowance.
• Potential 20% shift allowance when the department moves to 2 shifts.
• Extensive training and career development.
• Modern cleanroom facilities.
• International working environment.
• Relocation support including:
  • Housing assistance
  • BSN registration
  • Dutch bank account
  • Health insurance setup
  • Dutch language course
  • Ongoing relocation and integration support

20% shift allowance is not currently applicable because the role is on day shift. It becomes payable if the department transitions to a 2‑shift operation.