Mechanical Engineer
- Eindhoven, Netherlands
- €3,400 - €5,100 per month
- Technical Team
- Medior, Senior, Team Lead
Design smart mechanical systems that drive clean energy forward
Job description
As a Mechanical Engineer at RIFT, you contribute directly to the development of our Iron Fuel Technology. You design and implement mechanical systems that help decarbonize industrial heat. Depending on your background and ambition, you can join as a medior, senior, or team lead, each with its own focus and level of responsibility.
What you’ll do as a Mechanical Engineer
Medior
Design and develop mechanical components and systems
Perform engineering calculations and simulations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers
Support improvement of existing designs and processes
Senior
Lead complex mechanical design projects from concept to implementation
Safeguard technical specifications and quality standards
Coach medior engineers and share technical expertise
Contribute strategically to design scalability and system innovation
Team lead
Lead and coordinate the mechanical engineering team
Manage planning, priorities, and capacity across projects
Represent the team in technical discussions and towards management
Foster team growth and individual development
Job requirements
What you bring as a Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar
Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks
Solid understanding of mechanical design principles and relevant standards
Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Additional for senior / team lead profiles
5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in process or energy sectors
Proven track record in leading technical projects and/or teams
Strategic thinking and confidence in making informed technical decisions
Why you’ll choose RIFT
At RIFT, you help build a clean energy technology with real industrial potential. Whether you join as a medior, senior, or team lead, you’ll become part of a close-knit technical team working on mechanical systems that are both challenging and meaningful. We value clear communication, technical depth, and initiative, and we offer you the space to grow in your role, lead where needed, and build systems that truly move the energy transition forward.
We do not appreciate unsolicited acquisition in response to this vacancy.
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