Senior Mechanical Engineer - Innovate Automation Solutions

Innovation Cluster Drachten; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Vitality budget

Direct influence on decisions

Professional development

Team activities

Informal company culture

Job summary

Viventris is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of complex machine solutions. You will translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable designs and guide multidisciplinary project teams from concept through validation.

You’ll own detailed engineering, CAD design in Inventor/Vault, and drive design for manufacturability while collaborating with software and electrical engineers. A proactive attitude and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in mechanical engineering, automation, or special machine development.
• Extensive experience with 3D CAD systems, preferably Inventor and Vault.
• Knowledge of production techniques, tolerance chains, and Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly justify technical choices.
• A proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach.
• Ambition to take technical responsibility and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Developing machine concepts and architectures for complex automation and assembly challenges.
• Designing, calculating, and developing high-quality mechanical constructions, modules, and motion systems.
• Responsible for detailed engineering and 3D CAD design (Inventor/Vault).
• Make technical considerations in terms of accuracy, manufacturability, reliability, cost, and maintainability.
• Act as a technical sparring partner for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software, control, and electrical engineers within multidisciplinary projects.
• Supervise assembly, validation, and commissioning.
• Initiate and implement design improvements and standardizations to increase quality and efficiency.
• Coach and support less experienced engineers within the team.
• Contribute to the development of engineering methodologies and knowledge.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechatronics

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

Inventor

Vault

Job description

Viventris is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of complex machine solutions. You will translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable designs and guide multidisciplinary project teams from concept through validation.

You’ll own detailed engineering, CAD design in Inventor/Vault, and drive design for manufacturability while collaborating with software and electrical engineers. A proactive attitude and leadership are essential.