Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Able to design and implement products on a subsystem level with high complexity and solve complex design problems while managing and coaching a design team within own competence. Able to provide design solutions for products and establish product specifications to satisfy internal and customer requirements, while following and executing the Product Generation Process through the entire product life cycle including factory support.

Determine requirements and specifications for complex modules on subsystem level to meet customer requirements in a cost-effective way.

Create and evaluate the feasibility of product design and processes with relevant software/techniques to generate respective specifications for complex modules on subsystem level such as 3D models including tolerances,2D drawings, potential test procedures

Support the production process to identify and solve design related issues for complex modules on subsystem level

Validate the requirements and coordinate qualification tests in the first proto's for complex modules on subsystem level.

Implement design changes 1) resulting in product- or process improvement; or 2) as a result of End Of Life for complex modules on subsystem level.

Incidentally manages small team of design engineers (1-4 pax) within own competence.

Independently carries out tasks and reports within the operational and functional organization.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with a focus on construction / precision mechanics
• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical design in high precision/Semiconductor industry
• Knowledge of mechanic design principles, accurate positioning, dynamic behavior, material properties, strength and stiffness
• User of 3D design tools (e.g. NX or SolidWorks)
• User of product lifecycle management systems (e.g. TeamCenter or EPDM)
• Basic knowledge of FEA calculations in the area of mechanical design
• Helicopter view, abstract thinking and ability to think out-of-the box
• An effective communicator
• Fluent in English, both speaking and writing
• Willingness to travel overseas and cooperate with the European mother company

Benefits

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VDL ETG Singapore is a supplier of system integrations of mechatronic (sub)systems and modules for 'Original Equipment Manufacturing' (OEM) companies. These companies are leaders in manufacturing technically sophisticated equipment. One of the key markets in which VDL ETG Singapore operates is the semiconductor industry, where it specialises in Wafer Fab Equipment.

Our value proposition as a system supplier consists of providing total lifecycle management: from (co-)design to cost analysis, repair & refurbishment, R&D support, prototyping, first runs, volume manufacturing. We can do this because we have in-house facilities for machining, high-speed milling, precision grinding, mechanical and electrical (cleanroom) assembly, testing, product certification and on-site installation.

We are a diverse, multicultural team working towards the same goal: meeting the demands of our customers and partners. Our location in Singapore makes us a strategic partner for many of our customers and allows us to offer our clients competitive services and values. The company has been evolving with its employees for more than 50 years. This enables us to meet the ever-changing world we live in. The team works together to stay relevant and ahead of change. The company also makes a difference to all stakeholders, including the local community, by giving back to society. We combine Dutch and modern Asian cultures, making the most of both worlds. Our strength lies in our diversity of people, customers and cultures.