Senior MEMS Design Manager

Unity Partners; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Partners in the Netherlands is seeking a MEMS Engineering Manager to lead a growing MEMS team, shaping the technology roadmap and delivering next-generation timing solutions.

You will coach a 1–2 direct reports, scale to 5+, and work across MEMS design, experiments, and characterization with cross-functional collaboration and external partners.

The role blends technical leadership, people development, and hands-on MEMS work in a fast-paced, global R&D setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
• Strong MEMS design and hands-on lab experience.
• Proven leadership of engineering projects and small teams.
• Experience with MEMS resonator-based timing solutions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing MEMS development team.
• Provide strategic guidance and hands-on technical contributions in MEMS design, experiments, and characterization.
• Evaluate technical proposals and align development with priorities.
• Drive development of new MEMS technologies and enhance device performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global R&D sites.
• Engage with external partners and foundries (~10% of the role).
• Foster openness, authenticity, and continuous learning.

Skills

MEMS expertise

MEMS design

RF measurements

engineering leadership

team mentoring

Education

PhD in Physics

Master's degree + 4+ years

Tools

MEMS lab equipment

RF measurement tools

Job description

Are you ready to take a key leadership role in a fast-growing, publicly listed tech innovator? Our partner is a global leader in MEMS-based timing technology and is expanding their R&D organization in the Netherlands. To support this growth, we are seeking a MEMS Engineering Manager to help scale the team, strengthen technical leadership, and drive next-generation MEMS development.

As MEMS Engineering Manager, you will join an international R&D organisation of ~20 engineers (7 in the Netherlands), expected to grow to 30+ within the next year. You’ll report directly to the local site lead and initially manage a small group (1–2 direct reports), scaling to 5+ as the team expands.

Your role blends technical leadership, people development, and hands-on MEMS expertise. You will contribute to resonator-based MEMS development for high-performance timing solutions and guide multiple active programs while shaping the longer-term technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing MEMS development team.
• Provide both strategic guidance and hands-on technical contributions in MEMS design, experiments, and characterization.
• Quickly evaluate technical proposals and align development efforts with organisational priorities.
• Drive the development of new MEMS technologies and enhance existing device performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (circuits, systems, packaging) across global R&D sites.
• Engage with external partners and foundries (approx. 10% of the role).
• Foster a culture of openness, authenticity, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

Must-have technical background:

• Strong expertise in MEMS. Ideally resonator-based timing solutions (gyroscopes, accelerometers, mass/airflow sensors also relevant).
• PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
• A Master’s degree with 4+ additional years of strong relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects and small teams.
• Hands-on background in MEMS design, lab work, experiment design, and preferably RF measurements.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and build scalable engineering processes.

Soft skills and mindset:

• Clear, transparent communication;
• Growth mindset, resilience, and comfort with ambiguity.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges in a rapidly growing environment.