Senior Mechanical Engineer – High-Precision Semiconductor

Senior role within a challenging high-tech enviroment

24 days ago was this vacancy placed

Vacancy number: V-20066513

  • Nijmegen
  • Engineering
  • WO Master
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The position

For this position we are looking for people located in the Netherlands already.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer who thrives in an environment where micrometers matter and innovation drives every design choice? We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our high-tech R&D and engineering team, where you will develop cutting-edge solutions for the next generation of semiconductor equipment.

In this role, you will work within a multidisciplinary team of top-tier engineers, pushing the boundaries of motion control accuracy, cost-of-goods, thermal stability, dynamic behavior, and mechanical robustness. As a senior professional, you will provide technical guidance and coaching to less experienced engineers, acting as a knowledge expert within projects. This is not a people management role; however, strong technical seniority, expertise, and the ability to support peers are essential.

Your Responsibilities

  • Mechanical design of high-precision modules and systems used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Translate system requirements into robust mechanical concepts, detailed designs, and validated solutions.
  • Develop, review, and support the team to create cost, mass and accuracy critical modules and parts.
  • Perform complex analyses (e.g., FEM, thermal, vibration, dynamics) to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Interpret FEM reports and incorporate analytical findings into design improvements and engineering decisions.
  • Collaborate closely with mechatronics, electronics, optics, and manufacturing engineering.
  • Drive continuous improvement—in design quality, development processes, and product performance.
  • Ensure your designs remain manufacturable, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standards.
  • Provide technical support and knowledge sharing to peers within project teams, helping to ensure engineering excellence and best practices.
  • Occasionally travel internationally to support projects and collaborate with global teams and manufacturing sites, including locations in Hong Kong and Malaysia.

About the company

The organization is transforming semiconductor manufacturing. They design and build high-volume, high-speed, high-precision solutions that help their customers assemble and test 250 million semiconductors every day.

About you

Your Profile

  • You are an engineering professional with deep technical insight, a pragmatic mindset, and a passion for high-precision technology.
  • You enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and working in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.

You bring

  • A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline such as Mechatronics Engineering or Robotics Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design within the semiconductor, high-precision, robotics, or mechatronics domain.
  • Proven experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Creo) and simulation software. Experience with NX is strongly preferred, as NX is the primary CAD platform used at Nexperia.
  • Strong analytical capabilities and expertise in precision engineering principles.
  • Ability to understand and interpret FEM analysis results and translate them into practical design improvements.
  • A proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to guide and support peers through technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and hands-on engineering experience.
  • A structured, quality-driven approach to engineering challenges

Offer

YER Technology offers you the possibility to join as Engineering Professional and to combine challenging assignments with extensive application and career guidance. The following conditions are applicable:

  • Attractive salary according to the standards of our clients
  • 25 holidays per year and the option to buy more holidays. Together with that it's possible to get ATV days if applicable
  • A temporary or permanent contract with YER
  • The possibility to join (y)our client directly after one year
  • Travel expense reimbursement
  • Good pension scheme
  • Every hour of overtime will be compensated
  • Open and transparent communication with your personal consultant
  • Free Dutch classes
  • Personal career coaching from our occupational psychologists
  • Broad technical and softs skills training opportunities
  • A Service Desk ready to answer all your practical questions
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How a successful application process works

Application

When you apply for a vacancy that interests you, the responsible consultant will invite you for an informal introduction within a few days.

Assessment

Together with the consultant, you assess whether your profile matches the role. You also explore whether the organization and your ambitions are a good fit.

Introduction

If there is a match on both sides, you will start the first interview round with your potential new employer within two weeks.

Follow up interview(s)

Depending on the process, the consultant will invite you on behalf of the organization for the next interview round(s) and possibly an assessment.

Offer

If there is a successful match, you will receive an attractive offer. We are happy to advise you on a realistic package of employment conditions.

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