Automation Design Engineer

Are you looking for the right project where your skills in industrial or mechanical engineering can make the difference?

Would you like to design and build the automated equipment we use in our production processes, and then see them working at a stone's throw from your desk?

Our small but rapidly growing Automation Engineering team is looking for a fulltime colleague to join us at our European Headquarters to support the manufacturing of our advanced medical devices!

In this exciting position, you will design and develop automated equipment used in our manufacturing plant in Amersfoort, supporting different teams including Production, Maintenance, and Engineering. You will work closely with our internal Automation Engineers based in the US, who will train you during the startup phase, and maintain a close collaboration with you throughout all the project phases.

Where and When

This fulltime position is based in Amersfoort (NL)

To allow collaboration with the colleagues in California (US), you will work on a flexible work schedule (between 8.00 and 21.00)

During the design phase you can work from home 1 or 2 days a week, while the build, troubleshooting and testing phases will require you and the team to work from the office. Evening calls can always be done from home

Key Responsibilities

Be part of the automation and improvement of our manufacturing processes to produce medical devices

Create Solid Works models, drawings, and assemblies

Provide technical support, carry out root cause analysis, and take corrective/preventive actions

Perform process capability studies, evaluations, and cost analysis

Develop, update, and review engineering documents such as instructions, drawings, test procedures, and reports

Investigate new tooling, materials, prototypes, manufacturing processes, and technologies

Research and qualify new suppliers/vendors, including setting the technical requirements including requirements settings

Follow internal and external trainings to ensure you follow safety and quality rules (e.g. CE, ISO, etc.)

What you bring

Engineering degree (HBO/HTS/BSc/MSc) within industrial, manufacturing or mechanical engineering, or equivalent engineering experience

Experience in a highly regulated environment with planning and coordinating machine design automation processes

Technical analytical skills combined with a hands‑on approach

Understanding of technical reasoning, prototyping, and manufacturing processes

Experience in 3D modeling software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD or equivalent

Experience with ERP, SAP, and/or Product Lifecycle Management applications is preferred

Excellent in English both verbal and written

What we offer

An international working environment, fueled by respect and a healthy work‑life balance tailored to the business and team member’s needs

27 paid vacation days (based on full‑time contract) with option to purchase five additional days

This is mainly an on‑site role with hybrid options

Commuting allowance of €0.23/km or full coverage of public transportation costs

A wide variety of internal trainings and development possibilities and a tuition program for external trainings

The opportunity to pro‑actively work on your vitality and fitness

State‑of‑the‑art facilities, including green areas, in‑house restaurant and gym

Additional benefits, such as:

Attractive pension scheme (your contribution at 4%, ours at 12%)

€50 net monthly health insurance contribution

Two (paid) days per year dedicated to volunteering activities

Several fun company events and meaningful initiatives organized throughout the year

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