Design engineer in PORTUGAL

3D Design engineers - English-speaking

Location: The Netherlands (on-site)

Requirements for the role:

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, preferably in machinery or automation.
• Experience with design software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, and/or Siemens NX.
• Knowledge of production methods and material selection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English (B1-C1)

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work in a dynamic technical environment where you are responsible for designing and developing high-quality mechanical components, machines, and systems. You will be part of an innovative team and contribute to challenging projects for one of our clients across various industries, such as machinery, automation, or automotive. Your expertise in mechanical design and creative solutions will play a crucial role in developing efficient and reliable systems.

• Designing custom mechanical components, machines, and systems for automation and machinery projects.
• Maintaining contact with the client to translate their requirements, specifications, and technical needs into an appropriate design. You will also provide technical advice and alternatives to meet their needs based on your expertise.
• Developing concepts into detailed 3D models and production drawings.
• Ensuring that the design complies with relevant industry standards and regulations, and being involved in quality control processes.
• Selecting the appropriate materials and components for optimal performance.
• Taking care of the technical documentation and reporting of your design from start to finish.
• Supporting the testing, validation, and improvement of prototypes and existing systems to optimize your designs.
• Actively contributing to the improvement of design standards and work processes.

Who is Xelvin?

Xelvin is a Dutch consultancy company specializing in Engineering. We hire National Degree, Bachelor, Masters and PHD candidates with a background in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive and Physics. Our focus is within the High-Tech and Automotive industry in Eindhoven region.

Xelvin is specialized in International Recruitment, within Europe and beyond. In the past years we have helped over a thousand candidates from more than 50 different nationalities with finding their perfect job here in the Netherlands and are striving to help so many more!

As Xelvin we hire candidates for a specific position for a set amount of time, after which a permanent contract with our client is granted and the candidates automatically transfers.

What do we offer?

Contract wise:

· 1 or 2-year contract of 40 hours per week.

· 25 paid holidays a year (+ potential ADV days)

· Public holidays, with a maximum of 7 per year, which are paid by Xelvin.

· Holiday allowance of 8.33% (instead of 8,0%) over your total gross annual income. Paid each year in May.

· Overtime and shift allowance will be paid by Xelvin accordingly.

· Travel allowance of €0,23 per km, for the use of travelling to work and back home.

·The salary will be in the range of €3500 - €5000 gross a month

Onboarding & benefits

· Your 1st accommodation in the Netherlands will be supported by Xelvin, with the help of our Housing Consultant (we help you find accommodation). In case of having to pay the 1st months rent or potential deposit, Xelvin is willing to pay it for you upfront, after which we’ll set up a loan agreement, for you to pay us back in terms.

· Xelvin is certified to do VISA applications for you and your family, and get your work permit in order so you can travel and start working.

· A relocation assistance allowance of €1000 - €1500 NET will be paid to you, to assist with the cost of relocating to the Netherlands.

· You (and your family/partner) will be picked up at the airport or train station by your consultant/ recruiter after your arrival, and will be taken to your new house.

· Onboarding: we’ll advise you on how to set up a Dutch bank account, apply for health insurance, getting a Dutch BSN number, writing in with a dentist and general practitioner and other useful or necessary cases to arrange.

· New Hire Dinner organized for all newly recruited engineers to make them aware of our Dutch tax system and explaining the Dutch payslip.

· A few social gatherings with all Xelvin employees and recruited engineers;

o New Years drink at the local PSV stadium, where you’ll get a tour of the building and beverages and bites are served.

o Summer BBQ at the Evoluon, where you can grow your social circle and dance to some nice music while enjoying the food.

References

More info, please check and join:

https://www.youtube.com/@2Tech4UNetherlands/featured

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13968832/