Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Polishing Equipment Photonics Nobleo Technology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Posted on Aug 21, 2026
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Polishing Equipment Photonics
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex high-tech equipment development? For an innovative photonics application in Eindhoven, we are looking for a Senior / Lead Mechanical Engineer to take responsibility for the mechanical architecture and development of a new polishing machine.
You will play a key role from the early concept phase through to a fully integrated working prototype. Working closely with the customer, project management, and engineers within disciplines as mechatronics, motion, control, and optics, you will turn challenging technical requirements into robust mechanical solutions.
This is a role for an engineer who likes to take the lead, make technical decisions, and see their ideas become a functioning machine. You will own your complete mechanical work package and have the opportunity to make a real impact on a highly innovative photonics application. What can you expect?
As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical architecture and own the complete mechanical work package from concept through to prototype.
You will be the technical point of contact for your work package and ensure that design decisions, interfaces, and technical solutions are effectively implemented. You'll work closely with the project manager and other internal stakeholders.
You are someone who takes ownership, stands behind your work package, and is capable of independently turning complex mechanical challenges into working solutions. You will work closely with the customer and travel to Asia several times a year for business trips. Your responsibilities - Define and develop the mechanical architecture of the polishing machine. - Translate requirements into concrete mechanical concepts and solut...