Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Netherlands Mechanical 5 - 10 years Eindhoven On-site

Develop high-precision opto-mechanical systems in a complex, multidisciplinary environment. Take a senior role with technical ownership from concept to validation.

About The Member Company

We are a global high-tech consultancy company with a team of entrepreneurial engineers, scientists, and digital experts from around the world. Together we form a fast-growing and proud community. We offer consultancy services to high-profile clients globally in diverse service areas, such as:

Technology & Engineering

Energy & Renewables

Life sciences & Pharma

Digital & IT

About this vacancy

As a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer, you will be working on the development of high-tech systems where precision is critical. You are responsible for designing and optimizing opto-mechanical modules within advanced laser and lithography systems. Operating at the intersection of optics, mechanics, and high-end engineering, you play a key role in development of our clients new, high-precision optical systems. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including optics, software, and electronics engineers. This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, combines deep technical expertise with system-level thinking, and thrives in a cutting-edge technological environment.

What we expect from you

Design and develop opto-mechanical subsystems and modules

Translate optical and system requirements into robust mechanical designs

Analyze and optimize tolerances, thermal stability, and dynamic behavior

Collaborate with optics engineers to enhance system performance

Support prototyping, validation, and testing activities

Identify and solve complex technical challenges

Act as a technical lead and mentor for junior engineers

Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team

What you bring

MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Opto-mechanical Engineering or similar

7–10+ years of experience in high-tech product development

Proven experience with opto-mechanical systems and precision engineering

Strong knowledge of tolerancing, thermal behavior, and vibration analysis

Experience with CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and simulations (e.g., FEM)

Experience with ZEMAX is a big plus

Strong analytical mindset and hands-on approach

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude

Experience in an international high-tech environment is a plus

What you can expect from us

TMC is an international high-tech consultancy company that brings expertise to its clients in order to support them with the realization of their technological challenges. As such, TMC is operating as an expert center at the disposition of its clients and we help them to be more competitive in an ever more global and faster-changing technological world. At TMC we believe that people are the driving force behind technological innovation. That is why we want to create the best possible conditions for tech talents to thrive in. We offer you a challenging and stimulating work environment in which you can be the director of your own career. As an Employeneur you are part of our TMC family. Next to our outstanding technical expertise, fun and engagement are meaningful parts of our culture.