Senior Mechanical Designer

Ignite Next GmbH; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom and ownership

Competitive rewards

Mobile phone plan

Laptop provided

Professional development

HQ Eindhoven High Tech Campus

25 vacation days

Pension plan

Diversity commitment

Job summary

SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions, based at Eindhoven’s High Tech Campus, seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to own the hardware development of next‑generation systems. You will drive end-to-end design, from concept through testing, in a fast-moving startup environment.

You will collaborate with the System Architect, Project Manager and multidisciplinary team to translate ambitious concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions, while guiding junior colleagues and bridging disciplines such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics or related field; 7+–10+ years experience.
• Strong understanding of tolerances, GD&T, material selection, and precision design.
• Experience designing complex mechanical systems for high-tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Own design, realization and testing of mechanical parts, modules and system components.
• Lead design reviews with System Architect/CTO/COO and colleagues.
• Collaborate across electronics, software and manufacturing for system-level integration.
• Mentor junior colleagues and external partners as needed.
• Identify and manage technical risks and quality throughout projects.

Skills

End-to-end ownership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Design reviews

Leadership & guidance

3D CAD mastery

DFM/DFA & FMEA

Systems thinking

English proficiency

Dutch language (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

driving advancements that touch everything from AR/VR smart glasses and AI data centers to cutting-edge biosensors and microLEDs. SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions, a spin-out from Philips, has innovation running through its veins. Our mission? Empower high-volume manufacturing clients across diverse industries with technology that transforms possibilities.

Based at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the heart of Europe’s tech scene, we’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer to take ownership of the hardware development for our next-generation systems. Join us, and let’s shape the future together!

Your mission

As a Senior Mechanical Designer in our fast-moving start-up team, you take end-to-end responsibility for the design, realization and testing of mechanical systems, modules and components for our products and prototypes. You work closely with the System Architect, Project Manager, and multidisciplinary engineering team to translate ambitious concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions.

In this role, you independently organize your work and design reviews, contribute to technical decision-making, and guide less experienced colleagues, contractors and trainees. You combine strong mechanical fundamentals with hands‑on execution, systems thinking, and the flexibility needed in a small high‑tech environment.

Here’s how you’ll contribute:

• Design ownership: Design, realize and test mechanical parts, modules and system components in line with project and departmental procedures.

• Shaping your own role: Take ownership of your assigned work package by defining the approach, aligning scope and deliverables, planning activities, monitoring progress, and proactively managing technical risks and quality.

• Design reviews: Organize and lead reciprocal design reviews with colleagues, and actively participate in reviews with the System Architect / CTO / COO.

• Multidisciplinary integration: Integrate mechanical designs with electronics, software and manufacturing, and help bridge solutions across disciplines.

• Cross-discipline judgment: Review and challenge technical solutions in adjacent disciplines and contribute to trade-offs at system level.

• Build & iteration support: Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and rapid design iterations.

• Risk management: Report potential delays, technical issues or budget risks in time and propose practical mitigation actions.

• Stakeholder communication: Clearly communicate technical approaches, design choices and risks to internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and management.

• Coaching & guidance: Coach junior colleagues and project team members, and provide functional guidance to team members or external partners when relevant.

Your expertise and qualities

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer with a proven track record in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems in a high‑tech environment, combined with the ability to bring technical depth, ownership and team guidance. To be successful, you have the following experiences;

• Educational foundation: Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years / Master’s degree with 7+ years, in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Precision engineering: Solid understanding of mechanical tolerances, GD&T, material selection, and precision design principles.

• Manufacturability expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical part manufacturability and mechanical assembly design.

• 3D CAD mastery: Proficient in 3D CAD modeling, preferably in NX / Teamcenter.

• Engineering methods: Hands‑on experience with DFM/DFA and FMEA (required); familiarity with 8D and DoE is highly appreciated.

• Systems thinking: Capable of performing theoretical studies of critical parameters and making sound technical trade‑offs.

• Leadership & collaboration: Able to guide less experienced colleagues, work constructively in reviews, and advocate ideas with colleagues, management, customers and suppliers.

• Languages: Strong proficiency in English; Dutch is a plus.

Elements that are a nice-to-have: Experience with, or strong interest in, thermal and/or mechanical simulations. Familiarity with semiconductor equipment and manufacturing environments (including cleanroom‑compatible design and particle generation prevention).

What do we offer?

At SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions, you’ll find an environment that values innovation and initiative. Here’s what you can expect:

• Freedom and ownership: You’ll have the autonomy to shape your work and approaches, implementing strategies within broad guidelines;

• Competitive rewards: We offer a compelling salary, with a bonus structure that rewards individual and team performance;

• Essential tools: mobile phone plan (Bring Your Own Device policy) and laptop;

• Professional development in a collaborative environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to continue to grow your expertise;

• Location in Europe’s biggest tech hub: Our HQ is at Eindhoven’s High Tech Campus, where you’ll be immersed in an ecosystem of innovation;

• Comprehensive benefits package: We offer 25 vacation days and a strong pension plan.

• Commitment to diversity: SCIL Nanoimprint is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.