Mechanical Design Engineer - Switchgear

The R&D Mechanical Design Engineer performs design and technical tasks for the ESS product line. This involves development of new ESS switchgear products in line with customer requirements in the market of Energy Transition within IEC Assemblies. The design work has both mechanical and electrical power engineering aspects and involves 3D construction, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Robustness, Design to Cost. We are looking for a pro-active person with strong technical skills, interest and ambition, who enjoys collaboration in a creative, open and transparent international environment. The engineer will interact close with our customers and translate their needs into a service product and/or solution. That's what really matters and we are here to make sure it works. Developing of electro/mechanical designs for product/ retrofits/ updates/new functionalities - 3D CAD design in line with design standards. Participating in communication with customers referring to specific project design assignments or meetings. Working according to a structured stage-gate process for the developments, applying Design for Six Sigma tools, such as Pugh Matrix, DFMEA's, DFA, Tolerance Studies, Error Proofing, P-Diagrams. Ensuring components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards. Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams for identifying and tracking compliance to specification, for evaluating designs, manufacturability, serviceability, and product cost. Proactively identifying risks and look for solutions within the design including reaching out to peers and subject matter experts and validates new designs with calculations, evaluations, models, prototypes and testing. Coordinating physical testing on prototypes and leads design reviews and verification, modify design as necessary. Controling the release of parts and assemblies for production in cooperation with the production facility. Reinforcing Kaizen culture where change is part of the daily business Experience as a mechnical engineer in relevant business. Design for Six Sigma Green belt certification (or ambition to achieve it) Team player and keen to learn new disciplines with digital mind, learning agility Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively. International travel occasionally. Good communication skills incl. proficiency in English and basic/verbal Dutch language.