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Company: Flex
Location: Woerden, UT, Netherlands
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

The electronics engineer will be in charge of defining and implementing the MCi technology policy regarding the mechanics and/or electronics share by independently conducting market research to draw up specifications for future generations of precision mechanical actuators. Analysing market research results and communicating this analysis strategically with Senior Management.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Designing (sub)concepts for actuators suitable for mass production.
  • Solving complex problems in existing products, possibly in collaboration with third parties.
  • Conducting patent research and supporting applications for new patents.
  • Represents MCi on product technical matters to suppliers, customers and OEMs at various levels.
  • Monitors and evaluates market trends regarding application of existing and new technologies in current and future MCi end products.
  • Building up relevant technical know-how and developing a technical specialty relevant to the company.
  • Defines and coordinates developments and projects at suppliers.
  • Develops and/or supervises the development of concepts, sub-products and products.
  • Advises Senior Management and departments on strategy choices in the electronic and/or mechanical field.

The Experience We're Looking to Add to the Team

  • WO work and thinking level through education or experience.
  • Knowledge and experience with the design of precision mechanical structures (M).
  • Knowledge and experience with designing gears and drive systems (M).
  • Knowledge and experience with calculation models and simulation tools is an advantage (M).
  • Knowledge of and experience with electronics design and simulation tools (E).
  • Knowledge of microcontrollers and embedded software (E).
  • Knowledge of and experience with EMC specifications and testing is an advantage (E).
  • Analytical skills.
  • Strategic insight.
  • Able to function independently as well as in a team.
  • Presentation skills for the various levels.
  • Being able to report briefly and concisely.
  • Customer oriented.
  • MS Office.
  • English and German spoken and written, French is an advantage.

What You'll Receive for the Great Work You Provide

  • Be part of a team of 20 easy-going colleagues, who invent, design and produce all actuators ourselves;
  • Open culture, you are welcome to share your ideas;
  • Diverse work with wide-ranging tasks;
  • Flexible working hours (core time 11-15);
  • Hybrid work (max. 3 days from home/week);
  • Professional work environment;
  • 8% holiday pay;
  • A bonus plan;
  • Discount on several insurances;
  • 50/50 pension contribution;
Job Category Design, Process & Technology Engineering

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).


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