Senior Mechanical Designer

In this role, you independently organize your work and design reviews, contribute to technical decision-making, and guide less experienced colleagues, contractors and trainees. You combine strong mechanical fundamentals with hands-on execution, systems thinking, and the flexibility needed in a small high-tech environment.

Here’s how you’ll contribute:

> Lead process industrialization of SCIL nanoimprint technology for customer production lines;
> Drive yield improvement using statistical data analysis, SPC, DOE, and root-cause  methodologies;
> Analyze production data to identify trends, variations, and improvement opportunities;
> Set up, qualify, and optimize processes in customer fab environments;
> Define and control process windows, KPIs, and quality metrics;
> Own process documentation, work instructions, control plans, and qualification reports;
> Support tool and module qualification, ramp-up, and volume manufacturing readiness;
> Act as a key technical interface to customers, providing hands-on support and clear  communication;
> Collaborate closely with R&D, applications, and engineering teams to close the loop between development and production;
> Contribute to scaling SCIL’s production maturity as the company grows from startup to scale-up;
> Occasional international travel to customers and manufacturing sites is part of the role.

Your expertise and qualities

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer with a proven track record in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems in a high-tech environment, combined with the ability to bring technical depth, ownership and team guidance. To be successful, you have the following experiences;

> Educational foundation: Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years / Master’s degree with 7+ years, in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
> Precision engineering: Solid understanding of mechanical tolerances, GD&T, material selection, and precision design principles.
> Manufacturability expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical part manufacturability and mechanical assembly design.
> 3D CAD mastery: Proficient in 3D CAD modeling, preferably in NX / Teamcenter.
> Engineering methods: Hands-on experience with DFM/DFA and FMEA (required); familiarity with 8D and DoE is highly appreciated.
> Systems thinking: Capable of performing theoretical studies of critical parameters and making sound technical trade-offs.
> Leadership & collaboration: Able to guide less experienced colleagues, work constructively in reviews, and advocate ideas with colleagues, management, customers and suppliers.
> Languages: Strong proficiency in English; Dutch is a plus.

Elements that are a nice-to-have: Experience with, or strong interest in, thermal and/or mechanical simulations. Familiarity with semiconductor equipment and manufacturing environments (including cleanroom-compatible design and particle generation prevention).

What do we offer?

> At SCIL Nanoimprint, you’ll find an environment that values innovation and initiative. Here’s what you can expect;
> Freedom and ownership: You’ll have the autonomy to shape your work and approaches, implementing strategies within broad guidelines;
> Competitive rewards: We offer a compelling salary,
> Professional development in a collaborative environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to continue to grow your expertise;
> Comprehensive benefits package: We offer 25 vacation days a strong pension plan;
> Commitment to diversity: SCIL Nanoimprint is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.