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Mechanical System Architect

On-site in Almelo·Added 4 months ago (last checked 22 Oct)

VDL Groep

287 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Almelo
Languages
Dutch
Experience
5+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-tech/semiconductor environment
  • Experience with system design and complex technical issues
  • Strong in translating abstract requirements into practical solutions
  • Communicative skills (Dutch and English)
  • You feel at home in a role in which you maintain an overview, provide direction, and are simultaneously closely involved in the content.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Working on complex high-tech systems
  • Direct link between engineering and production
  • Plenty of room for development and personal initiative
  • Informal and open working atmosphere
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • International opportunities within VDL
  • Competitive employment conditions

Ready to challenge yourself?

The role

The role

As a Mechanical System Architect, you are responsible for establishing and monitoring the mechanical system architecture within complex development projects. You form the bridge between customer requirements, systems thinking, and the practical implementation in modules and components.

What you'll do

You work closely with colleagues from mechanics, electronics, software, production, and project teams. In doing so, you ensure that choices are technically sound, feasible, and fit within the set constraints such as time and cost. Your activities also consist of:

  • Translating customer and system requirements into a consistent mechanical architecture
  • Drafting and monitoring system and module specifications
  • Making technical considerations and performing trade-off studies
  • Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
  • Supporting engineers with complex design problems
  • Recording and maintaining design choices and architecture documentation
  • Thinking along about technological choices and system roadmaps
  • Contributing to knowledge building and further development of the mechanics competence

Your strength

About VDL Groep

Industry
Manufacturing

In their own words

About the company & team

The strength of VDL

At VDL ETG Technology & Development, you work on innovative modules and systems for international customers in, among others, the semiconductor, medical, and aerospace industries. Due to the combination of engineering and production under one roof, you see your work reflected directly in practice.

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