Senior Mechanical Engineer

CAPGEMINI ENGINEERING

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

JOINING CAPGEMINI'S HARDWARE TEAM

You will be joining a team of passionate engineers working at the cutting edge of high-tech mechanical design. Based in Eindhoven - the heart of Europe's semiconductor and high-tech industry - you will be embedded in a world-leading OEM environment, delivering complex mechanical design work that directly shapes the products of tomorrow. This is a role for a driven, experienced engineer who is ready to take full ownership of their work, raise standards around them, and take the next step towards a Lead Engineer position. 

YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will own complex mechanical design work packages from concept through to release. You will be a central figure in a high-profile programme at a world-leading semiconductor OEM. Using CAD, PLM, and PDM tools, you will create and maintain 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and Technical Product Documentation (TPD). This documentation supports everything from manufacturing and assembly to testing and servicing. You will manage design changes in line with Change Management guidelines, keeping decisions and requirements fully traceable. GD&T principles and tolerance analysis will be part of your everyday toolkit, helping to define critical interfaces and performance requirements. 

In this role you will play a key role in: 

• Proactively identifying technical risks, dependencies, and interface issues, proposing mitigation strategies and communicating them early to the Lead Engineer, Product Owner, or Project Manager. 
• Leading and facilitating technical discussions for assigned work packages, including design alignment, trade-off analyses, and interface reviews and capturing outcomes clearly. 
• Reviewing the work of Design Engineers through structured peer reviews, providing constructive feedback and supporting continuous improvement. 
• Collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders including suppliers, factory and field teams, and cross-disciplinary colleagues to deliver solutions and resolve technical challenges. 
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of team ways of working and sharing knowledge through Community of Practice (CoP) sessions and similar forums. 

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative engineer who brings both hands-on design expertise and the leadership behaviors needed to grow into a Lead Engineer role. 

You have: 

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, Physics, Mathematics. 
• Demonstrated experience delivering mechanical design work independently with strong quality ownership. 
• Strong proficiency with relevant CAD and PLM/PDM tooling, with a proven track record of creating and releasing drawings, 3D models, and BOMs to a high standard. 
• Practical experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis and are comfortable applying relevant industry and client-specific standards to define critical interfaces and performance requirements. 
• Worked in client-facing or multi-stakeholder environments, including the ability to explain technical decisions clearly and incorporate feedback constructively. 

And

• You have experience with mentoring or coaching other engineers and conducting design reviews, whether formally or informally.
• You take pride in raising the standard of work around you. 
• You communicate fluently in English (minimum C1 level) and are comfortable engaging across disciplines, with suppliers, and with senior stakeholders. 
• You are motivated to grow into a Lead Engineer role, and can demonstrate early leadership behaviors such as facilitating meetings, driving improvements, and taking ownership of small technical topics. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation, which includes: a monthly gross base salary ranging between € 4250 - € 5500, a mobility budget of €850 per month, work from home allowance and connectivity compensation. On top of that, Capgemini contributes significantly to your pension.   
• 8% holidays allowance and 26 vacation days, with an option to purchase additional leave.  
• Annual bonus based on performance 
• A fulltime role is 40 hours per week, but it’s also possible to work for 36 or even 32 hours a week to provide you the maximal flexibility. 
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options to support your lifestyle and well-being. 
• Access to career development programs, certifications, and digital learning platforms to support your growth. 
• A workplace recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. 
• Active employee networks that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, such as OutFront, CapAbility, and Women@Capgemini 

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• High-impact work: Take on a project within a high-profile programme at a world-leading semiconductor OEM, working on technology that shapes industries globally. 
• Clear career progression: A defined pathway towards Lead Engineer and Principal/Architect grades, with the support and visibility to get you there. 
• Learning & development: Access to Capgemini's global learning and certification ecosystem, including funded professional qualifications to keep you at the forefront of your field. 
• Inspiring colleagues: A collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment with engineers from across Europe and beyond, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. 

NOTE

To ensure safety and integrity within our organization, an identity check and background check are part of the onboarding process.

DISCLAIMER

At Capgemini, we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are is part of our DNA and instrumental to our long-term performance. We are building broad talent pools to be able to provide high quality capabilities to our clients, with the right skills and talent mix. #LI-Hybrid  #LI-JP14

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.