R&D engineer

Trinamics; Breda; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Market-competitive salary

Collaboration with experienced specialists

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Netherlands is seeking an R&D Engineer to play a key role in the research, development, and innovation of machines and processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and technical knowledge, preferably with a master’s degree. Responsibilities include conducting and reporting research, leading projects, and developing prototypes in a high-tech, collaborative environment. This role offers opportunities for innovation, training, and development, along with a market-competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and solid technical knowledge in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Preferably a master's degree, enabling in-depth analysis of physical systems.
• Affinity with modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
• Accurate, creative, and solution-oriented approach; proactive and independent.

Responsibilities

• Conducting, analyzing, and reporting technical research at product and process level.
• Leading R&D projects from initiation through implementation.
• Developing, testing, and validating new concepts and prototypes.
• Solving complex technical challenges in multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinating and supervising research performed by external partners.
• Supporting commissioning activities and resolving technical issues at customer sites.
• Safeguarding technical knowledge through documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Keeping up to date through training courses and industry events.
• Occasional worldwide travel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical knowledge in mechanical engineering

Collaboration

Collaborative work

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Python

Simulation software

Job description

As an R&D Engineer, you play a key role in the research, development, and innovation of machines and processes. You work closely with colleagues from engineering, production, sales, and service to translate analysis and ideas into practical, working solutions.

Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting, analyzing, and reporting technical research at product and process level
• Leading R&D projects from initiation through implementation
• Developing, testing, and validating new concepts and prototypes
• Solving complex technical challenges in multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinating and supervising research performed by external partners
• Supporting commissioning activities and resolving technical issues at customer sites
• Safeguarding technical knowledge through documentation and knowledge sharing
• Keeping up to date through training courses and industry events
• Occasional worldwide travel

Your profile

• Strong analytical skills and solid technical knowledge in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• Preferably a master’s degree, enabling in-depth analysis of physical systems
• Affinity with modeling, simulation, and data analysis (basic Python knowledge is a plus)
• Accurate, creative, and solution-oriented way of working
• Clear communicator who enjoys collaboration in multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive, independent, and able to take ownership
• Capable of building effective relationships across different levels of the organization

What we offer

• A challenging R&D position in a high-tech, international environment
• Direct involvement with technology, from analysis to machine realization
• A flat organization with short communication lines
• Room for initiative, research, and innovation
• Collaboration with experienced specialists
• Training and development opportunities
• Market-competitive salary in line with the Metal & Engineering collective labor agreement