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Tools: Good knowledge of MS Office (mainly Excel), AutoCAD and SolidWorks, or a similar software, * Strong communication skills in English; Dutch is a great asset * Pro-active, adaptable, and flexible * Highly organized, good problem-solving skills, and customer-friendly personality * Demonstrated problem solving skills * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and suppliers. * Ability to grasp technical concepts and their application to customer's processes. * Experience working with piping/tubing systems. * Technical knowledge & understanding of P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) * Knowledge / experience working with engineering plastics & thermoelastic materials. * Knowledge of GD&T * Knowledge of PDM Software ## Description This position is responsible for the development / creation of approval drawings, product related engineering documentation, prototypes, and sample sets for the single-use systems business. This includes ensuring the assembly will meet the performance criteria required by the customer. The individual performs a variety of functions including design, fabrication, assembly or testing in the production of electrical, mechanical, or other components/devices. This position will work closely with design engineers, account managers, customer service, production, and quality., * Develop both basic and more technically detailed approval drawings based on sketches or descriptions from account managers or customers. * Select appropriate subcomponents and ensuring all connections are engineered to function as required (i.e., temperature, pressure). 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