# Lead Mechanical Engineer

**Company:** [Hudl](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/hudl)
**Location:** Den Bosch, Netherlands
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** €75k – €125k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Solidworks, Nx, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Structural Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Materials Selection, DFM, Dfa, Dfmea, Injection Molding, Cnc Machining, Sheet Metal
**Posted:** 2026-08-19

> Leads mechanical architecture and development for next-generation camera hardware, taking designs from concept through volume production. The role requires 8+ years of mechanical or electromechanical design experience, strong CAD and manufacturing expertise, and cross-functional collaboration across electrical, optics, firmware, and manufacturing teams.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical architecture, design, and development of next-generation camera hardware from concept through volume production.
- Define system-level requirements and document mechanical architecture.
- Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and detailed failure analyses, including DFMEA.
- Collaborate with electrical, firmware, optics, product, and manufacturing teams to align interfaces and optimize designs for production.
- Create test plans, operate testing and prototyping infrastructure, and qualify mechanical performance.
- Validate structural integrity, ingress protection, thermal management, shock resistance, and vibration performance.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
- 8+ years of hands-on mechanical or electromechanical design experience taking hardware from concept to volume production.
- Experience in consumer electronics, sports technology, or optics.
- Expertise with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks or NX; GD&T; tolerance analysis; structural and thermal analysis; materials selection; and sealing principles.
- Experience applying DFM, DFA, requirements management, and failure analysis across injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal processes.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and understanding of industry standards, regulatory compliance, and product development methodologies.
- Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
- Willingness to use AI tools to improve engineering productivity.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Knowledge of integrating electrical components into mechanical systems.
- Camera or optical system design experience, including lens mounts, sensor integration, and thermal management of imaging hardware.
- Experience with real-time tracking systems and outdoor deployment challenges, including weather sealing, UV resistance, and field serviceability.
- Experience using field-test data to validate and iterate mechanical designs.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: €75.000–€125.000 EUR.
- Eligible for a long-term incentive award; bonuses may be based on individual and company performance.
- Flexible work policy and remote work options.
- Flexible vacation time, company-wide holidays, and meeting-free days.
- Professional development resources and career-growth opportunities.
- Medical and retirement benefits depending on location.
- Employee Assistance Program and employee resource groups.

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