Design Engineer Systems (4)

As Design Engineer, you work on mechanical systems such as brakes and drives. Your goal is finding the right balance between the technical requirements and production costs of your design. You preferably have the capabilities to perform analytical and FEA stress calculations followed by a fatigue or static strength assessment.

Your main duties are:

• You are responsible for the development of mechanical systems
• You coordinate projects internally or externally to review design preconditions, including manufacturability and optimisation
• You are tasked with design validation, using tools such as FMEA and Hazard Analysis
• You evaluate and integrate various standards that apply to the design or design verifications
• You make (analytical or numerical) static or dynamic calculations to determine loads or movements that are applicable to a system
• You make (analytical or numerical) stress calculations followed by a fatigue or static strength assessment on the basis of advanced strength verification methods
• You define and calculate the location of drive and brake systems and test their compliance with regulations and system specifications.
• You supervise and coordinate design and analysis work at external agencies.
• You are part of a multidisciplinary project team as early as the concept design stage, whereby interface monitoring is as necessary as it is crucial.

The software packages we use are:

• Solid Edge, AutoCAD (CAD Design)
• Matlab, Mathcad, Ansys, Hyperworks (Kinematic, dynamic and strength analyses)

Role Requirements

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree (Mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, or other related education); 10 years of relevant work experience is an advantage
• You are skilled in applying modern machine construction methods, production techniques and other related materials
• You have the analytical ability to understand problems and to tackle them using a structured approach
• You have the capabilities to independently master new technical disciplines
• You are competent in Dutch and English in both the spoken and written forms
• You preferably have specific experience with the above software packages
• You are preferably familiar or have experience with conducting dynamic and vibration analyses (e.g. assessment acceleration and stress measurements) to map the response of mechanical systems

What do we offer?

• An international and dynamic environment. You and your passionate and enthusiastic colleagues enjoy working on our products, which amuse people throughout the world on a daily basis;
• A strong focus on the development of our employees, both via our own Vekoma Roller Coaster School and Vekoma Engineering Academy and elsewhere. Vekoma Rides will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and grow in your role;
• Amazing trips, which are organised by our activities committee;
• Fresh soup and free fruit every day; to maintain your energy levels and create a healthy work environment .

Vekoma Rides can offer the successful candidate a challenging job, an inspiring work environment and driven and ambitious colleagues. Our passion for making unique and unforgettable attractions creates a social and family-like atmosphere on the shop floor. Vekoma Rides promises you the ride of a lifetime!

Want to know more about the position?

Don't hesitate to contact Lieke van den Hombergh, HR consultant (jobs@vekoma.com).

Has your interest been sparked?

Please press the 'Apply' button down below.

We look forward to welcoming you on board!