Mechanical Design Engineer

Join our innovative R&D team in Breda and help shape the future of broadcast cameras! We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who will contribute to the design of housing and cooling systems for camera electronics and optics, working closely with our Mechanical Architect and other disciplines. 

What you’ll do 

• Participate in mechanical design activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development to release and maintenance. 

• Work on diverse aspects of product design, including: 

• Styling and ergonomics 

• Reliability engineering. 

• Structural and thermal engineering 

• Design for Assembly (DfA), Design for Manufacturing (DfM), and related principles (DfX) 

• Collaborate closely with other R&D disciplines such as Electrical Hardware, Firmware, Software, and Optical Design. 

• Support operations during validation and production with for example root cause analysis of issues related to mechanics. 

What we’re looking for 

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Industrial Design Engineering or Mechanical Engineering 

• Experience in product design, preferably in professional electronics 

• Proficiency with 3D CAD and data management, ideally PTC Creo and PTC Windchill 

• Experience with structural and thermal simulation, preferably Siemens Simcenter FloEFD 

• Familiarity with rapid prototyping 

• Knowledge of plastic injection molding and high-pressure die casting 

• Strong social and communication skills 

• A proactive mindset with interest and responsibility for all aspects and phases of product design 

What we offer 

The remuneration is competitive in the market. Besides a salary which matches the relevant experience level, we offer 27 holidays, 13 ATV days and an excellent pension scheme. Furthermore, there is an onboarding and career coaching program and training possibilities. We offer an informal, collegial work climate, with colleagues that are proud of the products we Develop.  

To support your  work you have the following facilities at your disposal. 

• The latest CAD and Simulation software 

• A small but fully equipped mechanical workshop 

• Including a 3D printer 

• A very comprehensive set of reliability testing tools 

• A shaker test chamber 

• A tensile testing machine 

• A pneumatic actuator setup 

• A number of climate chambers 

About Grass Valley 
With our award-winning technology and trusted expertise, Grass Valley enables and empowers creators, broadcasters and media organizations to produce brilliant content that captivates audiences and connects people through the magic of media.  
As the industry’s R&D powerhouse, we offer the widest and deepest range of best-in-class solutions in the industry. We are the trusted partner to many of the biggest and most creative names in the media and entertainment business as we help our customers to build successful media businesses and navigate the rapidly shifting mediascape.  
Grass Valley has been engaged in the media technology business for over 60 years and is part of Black Dragon Capital. 
Our people are creative, knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated, working together to deliver high quality solutions and services to customers all over the world. We are looking for our future ambassadors, technologists, thought leaders and innovators to continue this beautiful journey with us. This is your opportunity, join us!  
For further information, please visit Grass Valley.