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Rocsys
Rijswijk, Netherlands
6,000 – 7,500 EUR
per month
Help us accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility!
At Rocsys, we are accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility by making electric vehicle charging easier and more scalable. We build autonomous charging robots that enable electric vehicles to connect and charge without human intervention. By combining soft robotics, computer vision, and intelligent software, our technology helps fleets electrify faster and operate more efficiently.
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing the next generation of Rocsys products.
You will turn innovative concepts into reliable, production-ready hardware and contribute directly to the technology that is shaping the future of electric mobility, ensuring that Rocsys continues to deliver reliable solutions that support the transition to sustainable mobility.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing high-tech scale-up where you can make a visible impact, take ownership, and contribute to building the future of mobility.
Who we are
Rocsys is an international team of engineers, developers, and business professionals working together to transform the future of mobility.
Our headquarters are located in the Netherlands, with a team in Portland (US). We combine the energy and ownership of a scale-up with the ambition to solve complex technical challenges that matter.
We believe great products are built by great teams. That means collaborating openly, learning continuously, and bringing different perspectives together to create better solutions.
Your impact as Lead Mechanical engineer
As Lead Mechanical Engineer you will own the mechanical system. From early concepts to prototypes and prototypes to production ready designs, you ensure our products are robust, reliable, manufacturable and scalable. You will rapidly prototype, iterate and test physical designs, while managing external engineering partners.
You will work closely with product management to align engineering priorities and anticipate the latest insight from customers.
You will join the Mechanical engineering Team and you will be reporting to the Team Lead Mechanical engineering. In your daily work, you will collaborate with colleagues from Electrical engineering, Software engineering, Manufacturing and Supply chain teams.
Together, you will help build and improve the capabilities that enable Rocsys to scale.
In this role, you will
● Design and develop innovative hardware
● Improve reliability and scalability
● Collaborate and contribute to engineering excellence
What you bring to Rocsys
You are an experienced Mechanical Engineer who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where technology, collaboration, and ownership come together.
You are motivated by bringing innovative products from idea to reality and solving complex technical challenges and you are excited to contribute to building solutions with real-world impact.
Essential:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. 7+ years of professional experience in mechanical product development. Experience taking products from concept through prototyping, testing, and into production. Strong experience with 3D CAD design (SolidWorks experience preferred). Experience designing mechanical and/or mechatronic systems. Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and design considerations for production. Experience working with prototypes, testing, validation, and design improvements. Experience coaching or mentoring other engineers.
Nice to have:
Experience with sheet metal design, welding and plastic components. Experience applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles. Experience with simulation tools such as SolidWorks Simulation. Experience working in robotics, automotive, or other high-tech product environments.
Your way of working
● Structured, proactive, and able to take ownership. ● Comfortable collaborating with different disciplines. ● Hands-on and solution-oriented. ● Curious, open-minded, and eager to learn. ● Strong communication skills. ● Motivated by working in a growing, international scale-up environment.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn alongside experience.
What we offer
At Rocsys, you get the opportunity to work on technology that contributes to a more sustainable future while growing together with an ambitious scale-up.
We offer:
● A meaningful role where your work contributes directly to accelerating sustainable mobility. ● The opportunity to work in a unique high-tech scale-up environment. ● A collaborative and informal culture with passionate colleagues. ● Plenty of freedom, ownership, and room to bring your ideas. ● The chance to build and improve products, processes, and ways of working as we continue to grow. ● Strong opportunities for personal and professional development. ● A one-year employment contract, with the intention to offer a permanent contract after successful collaboration. ● A 32–40 hour work week with flexible working hours. ● A hybrid working model. ● A competitive salary range of 6000-7500€. ● Employee stock option plan. ● 25 vacation days, with the option to purchase 5 additional days. ● Bicycle plan. ● Free daily vegetarian lunch at the office. ● Wednesday afternoon drinks. ● An easily accessible office in Rijswijk.
This role is based in the Netherlands. Applicants must currently reside in Europe and be legally authorized to work within the European Union.
Our company values
We own it! Relentlessly Inventive People with Passion Leave a Better Planet
We are keen to get to know you! Apply with your CV and a few words on why you would like to join Rocsys. We look forward to your application!
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Grade
Lead
Experience
from 7 years
Work Format
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
English Level
B2 - Upper-Intermediate
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