Senior Mechatronics Designer

Sioux Technologies; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

28 holidays plus option to buy 12 more

Personal coaching and training budget of €6000 per year

Collaborative environment

Access to Tech Labs

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Designer to develop mechatronic solutions for high-tech products and machines. This role includes leading a team, translating customer requirements, and working in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in the High-Tech industry and offers a flexible working week, a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience on development projects within the High-Tech industry.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Teamwork spirit and interest in coaching junior colleagues.
• Enthusiasm for technology and eagerness to broaden knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Mechatronics designers and engineers in high-tech projects.
• Translating customer requirements into technical specifications.
• Acting as a technical sparring partner and guiding junior colleagues.
• Proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Proactively identify risks within Mechatronics packages and develop mitigation plans with internal stakeholders.
• Possess solid expertise in at least four areas: Dynamics, Modeling & Simulation, System Identification, Motion Control, embedded control platforms, hardware, and control software.
• Thrive on enabling the first motion of a prototype, resolving integration issues, refining the design, and completing acceptance tests.
• Additional responsibilities as required to support project delivery and client success.

Skills

Dynamics

Modeling and Simulation

System Identification

Motion Control

Embedded control platforms

Hardware (sensors, actuators, drives)

Control software

Education

Completed academic degree in Mechatronics

Job description

Senior Mechatronics Designer at Sioux Technologies

As a Senior Mechatronics Designer, you develop mechatronic solutions for high-tech products and machines. You support customers in developing and integrating high-tech systems where extreme conditions like ultra-high vacuum, accurate positioning, and high-speed movements are important. You will work with customers in the semiconductor, analytical, and medical equipment industries, in the Brainport region and beyond. Your mechatronics expertise guides high-tech solutions, such as wafer steppers and electron microscopes.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Mechatronics designers and engineers in high-tech projects; define work packages, monitor progress, and adjust as needed.
• Translating customer requirements into technical specifications and leading the creation of concepts for motion drivetrains and control architectures.
• Collaborating with the project leader and system architect to coordinate Mechatronics work packages and align with other disciplines (Mechanics, Software, Electronics, Electrical).
• Acting as a technical sparring partner; identifying risks, providing feedback, and guiding junior colleagues within the team.
• Proactively identifying risks (time, budget, technical) within Mechatronics packages and developing mitigation plans with internal stakeholders.
• Possessing solid expertise in at least four of the following areas: Dynamics, Modeling and Simulation, System Identification, Motion Control, embedded control platforms, hardware (sensors, actuators, drives), and control software.
• Thriving on enabling the first motion of a prototype, resolving integration issues, refining the design, and successfully completing acceptance tests.
• Additional responsibilities as required to support project delivery and client success.

Prerequisites

• A completed academic degree in Mechatronics.
• At least 8 years of experience on development projects within the High-Tech industry.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Enthusiasm for technology and eagerness to broaden knowledge.
• Teamwork spirit and interest in coaching junior colleagues.
• Aspired to grow into the role of System Architect.

What you can expect in return

• Flexible 32-40 hour working week, with room to work from home.
• A healthy work-life balance with 28 holidays and option to buy an additional 12 holidays.
• Work with passionate colleagues who share your drive for technology and business success.
• Collaborative environment combining software, electronics, mechanics, mechatronics, mathematics and assembly on challenging high-tech projects.
• Freedom and responsibility; you know exactly what you are doing.
• Personal coaching and a training budget of €6000 per year for continuous development.
• Social events and knowledge sharing opportunities within the high-tech community.
• Main office located in the Brainport region; access to Tech Labs for lunch, sports, music, and knowledge sharing.

Important note: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the US Export Administration Regulations. 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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