Senior Designer Mechanics

Sioux Technologies; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

28 holidays plus 12 additional

Personal coaching

Training budget of 6000 per year

Job summary

Sioux Technologies in Eindhoven is looking for a Senior Designer with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electro-mechanics to develop cutting-edge equipment in the high-tech industry.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in mechatronic systems and will take on responsibilities such as translating specifications into innovative design solutions and providing technical leadership to a team.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in the design of mechatronic and precision systems.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior designers.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a sparring partner to Architects and take ownership of design translations.
• Perform essential calculations and define critical dimensions.
• Visualize designs in 3D in collaboration with Engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design for Excellence (DFX)

Creativity in design solutions

Strong communication skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Electro-mechanics

Job description

Senior Designer (Mechanical)

As a Senior Designer Mechanics you are a sparring partner to the Architects. In this role, you support our customers in the high tech industry by developing cutting‑edge equipment both in the Brainport region and internationally. Together with experts in mechanics, mechatronics, electronics, software and mathematics you will bring high‑tech solutions to life, such as advanced lithography machines, compact electron microscopes or medical devices that automate human tissue analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a sparring partner to Architects and take ownership of translating specifications into innovative mechanical concepts and design solutions.
• Perform essential (hand) calculations and tolerance analyses, and define critical‑to‑quality dimensions.
• Visualize concepts and designs in 3D, contributing to product development in close collaboration with Architects, System Designers, and Engineers.
• Ensure designs meet customer needs and can be manufactured, assembled, tested, and serviced efficiently at optimal cost.
• Work closely with suppliers to align aspects like manufacturability, component availability, and integration of vendor parts.
• Take ownership of broader, more complex scopes and challenges within the mechanical domain, e.g. competence development, mentoring, or system‑level thinking.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers and designers, guiding them in mechanical development efforts.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electro‑mechanics.
• At least 10 years of experience and expertise in the design of mechatronic and precision systems.
• Creativity and skill in finding design solutions based on multidisciplinary requirements and concepts.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Design for Excellence (DFX: cost, manufacturability, assembly, serviceability).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, mentor and guide other engineers and more junior designers.

Benefits

• Flexible 32‑40 hour working week with room to work from home.
• 28 holidays with the option to acquire an additional 12 holidays.
• Strong work‑life balance and supportive environment.
• Freedom and responsibility with challenging high‑tech projects.
• Personal coaching and a training budget of 6000 per year.
• Access to community events, including family festivals, Christmas parties and high‑tech knowledge sessions.
• Work on the Sioux Campus in the Brainport region with daily access to our labs and tech spaces.

Compliance Note

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the US Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require Sioux to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.