Mechanical Engineer

At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day, we work on unique solutions for complex challenges. Whether it’s ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and deliver. Do you want to design and develop our (auxiliary) tools based on technical specifications? Then start as a Mechanical Engineer at NTS Drachten and let’s make it possible together.

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer at NTS Drachten, you are responsible for designing, constructing, and optimising tools and auxiliary tools for our machining and measuring machines. You work closely with our planners, technical specialists, project managers, and colleagues in production to ensure that new tools and processes are implemented efficiently.

Your focus is mainly on optimizing existing processes and developing new auxiliary tools. You are involved in drawing auxiliary tools for various production processes and come up with innovative solutions to improve tools, such as specific tools for machining or assembly.

Furthermore, your tasks include:

• Providing input on the manufacturability of the end products;
• Conceiving, designing, developing, and testing concepts based on quality requirements and/or specifications;
• Supporting colleagues in projects and providing advice on improvements;
• Conducting research within expertise and aligning technical issues and project progress with colleagues;
• Performing technical calculations and preparing additional manufacturing documents.

Requirements

• HBO degree in mechanical engineering/mechatronics;
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar position;
• Experience with machining production processes such as milling and turning, and material knowledge is a plus;
• Experience with working with Inventor, Solid Works, and/or Siemens NX;
• You have good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance technical standards;
• You are analytical, creative, stress-resistant, and accurate, able to work both independently and in a team;
• You have good communication skills, both in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.

Your Terms and Conditions

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions for complex challenges. You will have the freedom and trust to fully utilize and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest in both technology and in you as a future colleague!

For this challenge, we offer the following benefits:

• Salary of €3,850 – €5,500 based on full-time, depending on educational background and experience;
• Personal growth and development opportunities, for example through training and/or education;
• 27 vacation days and an additional 13 ADV days;
• Excellent pension scheme at PME;
• Travel allowance paid monthly through a fixed allowance with a maximum of 50KM/one way and a reimbursement of €0.21 per km;
• Free fruit at work.

About NTS

We provide unique solutions for complex challenges and drive the technological progress of our customers. By combining development, production, and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing together the supply chain. We combine the best skills and smartest ideas into a working system for the most advanced semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronic, and analytical solutions in the world. This is why we have become a Tier-1 supplier for OEMs and an international player operating from various locations in Europe, Asia, and the US.

Although we offer our teams a great workplace all over the world, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is formed by our people. Their excellent craftsmanship, customer-oriented mentality, and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That’s why we seize every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship, and our successes.