Mechanical Architect

Main responsibilities 

• You will translate system requirements to create conceptual designs, build experimental setups to demonstrate key aspects, and make detailed designs of full instrument prototypes.
• In the detailed design phase, you will lead a team of several mechanical engineers in addition to your own design work.
• You will make sure you and your team follow a proper design way of working for the relevant domain and see to it that the detailed design is seen through all the way to the end.
• During the Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing (MAIT) phase, you will support the assembly and testing with your strong conceptual and detailed knowledge of the design.

Requirements 

• You have a Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• You have at least 8 years of relevant experience in the design of (opto)mechanical systems in either the semiconductor industry or space and science. Experience in both is a plus.
• ​You have detailed knowledge of and experience with Dutch design principles and statically determined design.
• You have detailed knowledge of thermomechanics and the design for ultra stability.
• You have knowledge of and experience with 3D CAD (preferably NX/Teamcenter) and FEM-tools (like Ansys or Comsol)
• You have knowledge of the dynamic behaviour of mechanical structures. Basic knowledge of optics and control engineering is a plus.
• You have experience in leading a team of other engineers.
• You have strong analytical skills and a creative mindset; you can think in terms of concepts and can understand complex problems and find the essence. Hereby you show initiative and perseverance.
• You are a teamplayer and have a flexible and pragmatic mindset.
• You have a strong sense of responsibility and can work autonomously.
• You have good communication skills and a mastery of the English language, both verbal and written. Proficiency in the Dutch language is a plus.