Sub Assembly Team Lead

Rotterdam Innovation City; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Pension plan

Commuting allowance

Holiday entitlement 30 days

Training & certifications

Equipment provided

International team

Social events

Job summary

Robin Radar is seeking a Team Lead Electronics Assembly to manage a dedicated team of 4 while remaining hands-on with daily production. You will bridge coaching with clear goal-setting, schedule organization, and growth support, reporting to the Department Head.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Planning to keep projects running smoothly, focusing on quality, safety, and efficient operations across radar systems.

Qualifications

• MBO4 (or equivalent) in Electronics/Mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years in high-tech manufacturing, assembly or engineering.
• Experience leading a technical sub-team of 2–8 people.
• Strong hands-on experience with electronics and assembly.
• Familiarity with HiBob and Odoo for scheduling and hours tracking.
• Excellent communication and constructive feedback.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Daily hands-on support: soldering, assembling, testing, and calibrating electronic parts.
• Team leadership: assign daily tasks, set clear goals, and maintain workflow for 4 members.
• Planning & scheduling: organize tasks, approve timesheets, and manage leave requests.
• Coach & support: help team members grow and remove bottlenecks.
• Process improvement: ensure quality and safety standards and optimize daily operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Hands-on electronics

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

English fluency

Education

MBO4 in Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

HiBob

Odoo

Job description

Bright minds build best. Lead a skilled technical team and ensure our radar systems perform perfectly when it counts.

As our Team lead Electronics Assembly you will manage a dedicated technical team of 4 people while staying hands-on with daily production. You will bridge the gap between technical coaching and setting clear goals, organizing the schedule, and helping your team grow. You will report directly to the Department Head and work closely with Production, Engineering, and Planning to keep projects running smoothly.

What you'll do

• Daily Hands-on Support: Help your team with the daily workload. This includes soldering, assembling, testing, and calibrating electronic parts for our radar systems.

• Team Leadership: Assign daily tasks, set clear goals, and keep the workflow smooth for your team of 4.

• Planning & Scheduling: Assign tasks and organize work schedules. Handle timesheet approvals and manage leave requests to keep the workflow smooth.

• Coach & Support: Help your team members grow their skills and offer practical support when bottlenecks happen.

• Process Improvement: Make sure the team follows quality and safety standards. Spot bottlenecks, suggest better ways of working, and keep daily operations efficient.

What you bring

• MBO4 (or work experience equivalent) in Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related high-tech technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing, assembly, or engineering environments.

• Proven experience leading, coaching, or managing a technical sub-team of 2 to 8 direct reports.

• Strong hands-on experience with electronics and assembly.

• Familiarity with tools like HiBob and Odoo (for scheduling and hours tracking) is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to deliver constructive feedback and motivate colleagues.

• A proactive, down-to-earth mindset. You are a great communicator who knows how to motivate people.

• Fluent English, both spoken and written.

N.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way. If most of this fits, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.

What we offer

• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;

• Comprehensive pension plan;

• Commuting allowance;

• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);

• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;

• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;

• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from;

• As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin Radar is a technology leader in tracking and classifying small objects. Our radars and software help prevent bird strikes in aviation, reduce the impact of wind farms on wildlife, and protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Our work shows up at airports, wind farms, military sites and nature reserves around the world.

We're one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands, with a crew of bright minds across 30+ nationalities. Growth doesn't mean we lose the plot – eyes on the skies, feet on the ground. Our values keep us grounded: WE TRUST. WE OWN IT. WE AIM HIGH.

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?

You'll fit right in – we're saving you a seat.