Avantor

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (f/m/d) to join our team in Tilburg! In this role, you are responsible for developing Single-Use Hardware Systems for our biopharma customers. Your tasks encompass end-to-end engineering activities from feasibility stage to testing & validation, ensuring that the final product will meet the customer’s performance criteria.

Do you want to use your technical expertise to design devices that make an impact? This is the role for you!

We offer a one-year contract that can be extended after positive evaluation. Next to a competitive salary, we offer benefits like 13th month, annual bonus and a pension plan. Interested? Let's talk!

Working hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00. After successful onboarding, 1-2 days home office allowed. Occasional customer and vendor site visits (1-2 times per month).

What we are looking for

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Bioengineering or similar) and at least 2-3 years experience within product development.

Experience:

• Experience in AutoCAD (2D) and common 3D softwares (we use Inventor) 
• Hands-on approach with the ability to design, assess and troubleshoot hardware systems with a holistic understanding of mechanical, electronic, and software components
• Know-how on Final Element Analysis would be an asset
• Strong organizational skills with an affinity for prioritizing tasks and handling multiple projects at the same time
• Track record of developing and maintaining professional relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers 
• Good understanding of technical concepts and their application to the customer’s processes 
• Good understanding of Excel 
• Able to make well-grounded decisions and assessments using quality and engineering tools 
• Business fluency in English

How you will thrive and have an impact

• Oversee Single Use Hardware System development projects from requirements gathering to final acceptance. Ensure that projects are completed on time and against customer performance criteria. 
• Conduct technical and financial feasibility studies by preparing costing sheets and detailed sourcing & planning schedules. 
• Prepare P&ID diagrams according to customer specifications and technical requirements. 
• Conduct detailed engineering design studies for custom systems and device platforms. This includes selecting subcomponents or subsystems, creating 3D designs for skids, frames, or custom geometries, and performing required calculations. 
• Improve products to create robust and repeatable designs. 
• Work closely with subcontractors by managing product development & manufacturing activities at vendor sites. 
• Develop approval blueprints.
• Create protocols and conduct tests for components or subsystems as well as full-system Factory Acceptance Tests. 
• Carry out physical installations and programming of components, devices, sensors, and P&ID controllers for testing and troubleshooting.
• Keep accurate records of all project related information and maintain engineering documents in good order. 
• Assist in resolving customer complaints promptly; notify management of problems and suggest corrective actions. 

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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