

Mechanical Engineer
Groenlo, Nederland
Full-time
Salary indication: € 3.800 - € 5.000
What are you going to do?
Are you ready for the next step in your career, taking the lead in the mechanical design of our hardware? Are you up for the challenge of designing enclosures that are exposed to extreme conditions? From sketch design to implementation of production tooling? Then read our vacancy for Mechanical Engineer!
At Nedap Security, you will work on the design of innovative access control products. Our readers, controllers and interfaces are used worldwide to provide access to buildings and sites. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved in the development process from the initial idea onwards. You will draw up mechanical specifications based on functionality, quality, manufacturability and cost price. You will develop concepts, design and model the product in 3D. You will be responsible for validating the designs in prototype iterations and will supervise and validate the transfer to tooling, production and assembly. You radiate passion and enthusiasm and know how to convey this to your colleagues.
At Nedap Security, you will work on the design of innovative access control products. Our readers, controllers and interfaces are used worldwide to provide access to buildings and sites. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved in the development process from the initial idea onwards. You will draw up mechanical specifications based on functionality, quality, manufacturability and cost price. You will develop concepts, design and model the product in 3D. You will be responsible for validating the designs in prototype iterations and will supervise and validate the transfer to tooling, production and assembly. You radiate passion and enthusiasm and know how to convey this to your colleagues.
Your responsibilities
You take the lead in drawing up mechanical specifications.
Your team
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be part of the R&D Team for Devices within Nedap Security. The team consists of hardware, firmware and embedded engineers. This multidisciplinary team works on the development and maintenance of our Devices. In this role, you will also be in frequent contact with the Product Owner, Supplier Operations, Compliance and, where necessary, other functions within the organisation. In addition, you will be in frequent contact with external technology partners and suppliers, representing Nedap's interests from a mechanical perspective.

What's in it for you?
Our offer
As a Mechanical Engineer at Nedap, you will make a valuable contribution to our goal: making people happier and more successful in their professional lives. The salary range for this role is between € 3.800 and € 5.000 gross per month based on full-time employment (38 hours) and depends on relevant knowledge and experience. In addition to your salary, you are entitled to a thirteenth month, a good pension scheme, and profit sharing with the opportunity to become a shareholder of Nedap. At Nedap, everything revolves around trust and autonomy. That’s why, along with your colleagues, you decide on your own working hours and vacation days to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also highly value personal and professional growth. You will receive a comprehensive introduction, and we encourage you to continuously develop yourself.
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Required skills
As a Mechanical Engineer, you are constantly interested in new technical possibilities in the mechanical field, but you keep your feet on the ground. You have a good feel for design and industrial design and can find the optimum balance between the required functionality, quality, manufacturability and cost price. You are confident and know how to communicate your concepts and ideas.
You recognise yourself in the following profile:
You recognise yourself in the following profile:
- Education: You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial product design or similar.
- Work experience: You have at least 2 years of relevant work experience as a Mechanical Engineer or similar.
- Nice to have: Good knowledge of SolidWorks and PLM software is an advantage. Experience with product design for outdoor use and in industrial environments is an advantage.
- Language skills: You are fluent in Dutch and English.

The application process
Our application process is clear and personal. We take the time to get to know you and to explore whether there’s a good fit on both sides.
Get in touch!
Interested in this vacancy, or curious about what it’s like to work at Nedap? Feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to help and answer your questions.