Location: Waalre
Contract: 32–40 hours/week (0.8–1.0 FTE)
Position: Mechanical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Contact: L. Valster – jobs@vivolta.com – +31 (0)40 282 7956
What will you do as Mechanical Engineer?
Vivolta is a growing MedTech CDMO that’s making waves in the medical world with innovative implants. Our team of engineers is at the heart of what we do: in this job you will play a key part in creating concept designs and prototypes to enable ideas for Vivolta’s electrospinning projects. These projects are fast-paced and require quick thinking and practical, feasible solutions. In close collaboration you work with the implant development team in the laboratory and manufacturing to create innovative engineering solutions so that products can be made based on client requirements.
Key Tasks
– Create impactful engineered solutions for our development teams to enable them having better spinning setups, tools and processing applications.
– Develop, build and iterate on high-precision methodology equipment and prototypes in a fast-paced R&D environment.
– Ensure accurate documentation and reporting as part of the development process.
– Provide technical support to colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders.
– Collaborate with experts in mechatronics, software, materials science, physics in order to make solutions for technical challenges.
– The job is divided into: 50% prototyping, 30% design and iteration and 20% documentation & meetings.
What do we hope you will bring to the table?
We are looking for a proactive problem-solver. You thrive in an innovative and team-oriented environment, where you can spar with colleagues, exchange ideas, and grow together. The machines are not aimed at great forces or fast movements, but at precision, suppleness, and ingenuity. You will be dealing with micrometers, physical processes and climate control units that you have not seen before! If this triggers your interest then we hope you bring these aspects too:
– A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or similar
– Around 5+ years of experience as mechanical engineer in a high-tech environment
– Proficiency in Inventor (or similar CAD tooling)
– Hands-on experience in assembling prototypes and sub-assemblies
– Experience in creating production drawings and BOM lists
– Strong skills in concept development, design for assembly (DFA), and value engineering
– Experience within the medical industry and/or cleanroom environments are considered an advantage
– An excellent command of the English language in speech and writing (Dutch is an advantage
– Comfortable working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Why Vivolta?
At Vivolta, innovation drives everything we do. You’ll work on a mix of fast-paced projects and longer-term developments, contributing to life-changing medical solutions. We offer:
– Excellent secondary benefits, such as pension, 25+ days off and 5 ADV days, and a company lease-a-bike option.
– Development opportunities through training and/or courses, both in-house and external.
– A professional yet fun workplace with passionate colleagues and “state-of-the-art tooling” tooling and equipment.
– Team-building activities that support both professional growth and workplace enjoyment
– Unique perks such as Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) upon transition to a permanent contract.
– A long-term career perspective within a fast-growing company
Questions?
Feel free to contact us at jobs@vivolta.com or call +31(0)40-2827956.
Heads up!
Please note: We are building our team directly and are not engaging with external recruitment agencies at this time.
Also, please note that Vivolta is not a recognized sponsor for visa applications. This means we’re currently only able to consider candidates with a valid EU work permit.
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