Senior Designer Mechanics

As a Senior Designer Mechanics, you are a sparring partner to the Architects.

In this role, you support our customers in the high tech industry with developing cutting-edge equipment, both in the Brainport region and internationally. Together with experts in mechanics, mechatronics, electronics, software, and mathematics, you will bring high-tech solutions to life, such as advanced lithography machines, compact electron microscopes, or medical devices that automate human tissue analysis.

What function?

In this role, you support our customers in the high tech industry with developing cutting-edge equipment, both in the Brainport region and internationally. Together with experts in mechanics, mechatronics, electronics, software, and mathematics, you will bring high-tech solutions to life, such as advanced lithography machines, compact electron microscopes, or medical devices that automate human tissue analysis.

What excites you as a Senior Designer Mechanics?

• Act as a sparring partner to Architects and take ownership of translating specifications into innovative mechanical concepts and design solutions.
• Perform essential (hand) calculations, tolerance analyses, and define critical-to-quality dimensions.
• Visualize concepts and designs in 3D, contributing to product development in close collaboration with Architects, System Designers, and Engineers.
• Ensure designs meet customer needs and can be manufactured, assembled, tested, and serviced efficiently at optimal cost.
• Work closely with suppliers to align aspects like manufacturability, component availability, and integration of vendor parts.
• Take ownership of broader, more complex scopes and challenges within the mechanical domain, e.g., competence development, mentoring, or system-level thinking.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers and designers, guiding them in mechanical development efforts.

Sound good so far? We'd love to tell you more...

What do you bring to the table?

• A BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Electro-mechanics.
• At least 10 years of experience and expertise in the design of mechatronic and precision systems.
• Creativity and skill in finding design solutions based on multidisciplinary requirements and concepts.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Design for excellence (DFX: cost, manufacturability, assembly, serviceability).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, mentor, and guide other Engineers and more junior Designers.

What can you expect in return from Sioux?

Why you want to work at Sioux:

• A flexible 32-40 hour working week, with room to work from home.
• A healthy work-life balance with 28 holidays and an option to acquire an additional 12 holidays.
• Work with passionate colleagues who share your drive for technology and business success.
• Opportunity to work on challenging high-tech projects by combining expertise in software, electronics, mechanics, mechatronics, mathematics, and assembly.
• Freedom and responsibility in your role.
• Personal coaching and a training budget of €6000 per year for your development.
• Fun activities, including family festivals, Christmas parties, and knowledge sessions for the high-tech community.
• Work at the Sioux Campus in the Brainport region, with access to Sioux Labs for lunch, sports, music, and knowledge sharing.

High-Tech, High-Fun, High-Value.

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Export control

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the US Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such technology prior to starting work. Business demands may require Sioux to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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