System Architect

VDL Groep B.V.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Dutch, English

Tech stack

Software Architecture Systems Development Life Cycle Systems Architecture

Job description

As a System Architect at VDL ETG T&D Eindhoven, you are responsible for defining, owning and safeguarding the overall system architecture of complex mechatronic systems and production equipment. You translate customer and business requirements into robust, scalable and manufacturable system solutions, while ensuring technical coherence throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree or equivalent in Systems & Control, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or a related technical discipline
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a System Architect role within complex technical systems, preferably in high-tech machinery or industrial automation
  • Proven experience in delivering robust, scalable and manufacturable systems aligned with customer and business requirements
  • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary and concurrent system development
  • Experience in technical leadership, coaching and guiding engineers while stimulating ownership and self-steering teams
  • Ability to operate effectively within a complex stakeholder environment
  • Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written; basic knowledge of Dutch is a plus

Competencies & Skills

  • Strong analytical capabilities and system-level thinking
  • Excellent overview skills, able to connect technical details to the overall system perspective
  • Clear and persuasive communication skills, towards both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Decisive and pragmatic, capable of making well-founded architectural decisions
  • A collaborative team player with natural leadership qualities
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, project-driven environment

Benefits & conditions

  • A competitive salary, aligned with your experience and knowledge, in accordance with the CAO Metalektro
  • 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days
  • A solid pension scheme
  • Extensive career and development opportunities
  • Participation in various collective benefit programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to social and sporting activities

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€90000 - €140000 monthly

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