2Connect

Engineer

Nederlands English

Company description

2Connect is a designer, developer and supplier of innovative, tailor-made interconnection solutions. Founded in 2000, our mission has always been to become the leading partner for customers in need of connectivity solutions. No challenge is too complex for us: special cables, customer-specific (overmolded) connectors, assemblies and cable harnesses are all part of our portfolio and capabilities. Our customized solutions are used by both OEM and ODM customers.

Over the past few years, 2Connect has tripled in size – a growth we are proud of and determined to continue. We welcome new colleagues and are constantly working to collaborate smarter and more efficiently, both internally and with our customers.

Our core values revolve around growth and learning, taking responsibility, being customer-focused and connecting with care. At 2Connect we believe in continuous improvement, accountability, and building meaningful relationships with everyone we serve.

Today, we operate in more than 40 countries, with around 600 dedicated employees in the Netherlands, Germany, Romania, the United States and Hong Kong. Together, we are building a strong and sustainable future for our company. Will you join us?

We currently have a vacancy for a Design Engineer. Are you ambitious, driven, and ready for a technically challenging role? We would love to meet you.

Waalwijk

32-40 hours

Vocational, Bachelor

Entry level, Experienced

Engineering

Bedrijfsprofiel

Job description

As an Engineer, you work at the core of our R&D department, fully focused on creating, improving and maintaining tooling, moulds, prototypes and production equipment. You work closely with our Design Engineers. You translate concepts into manufacturable technical solutions and actively contribute ideas about material choices, manufacturability and design optimisations.

In addition, you manage the workshop and ensure that all necessary tools, equipment and production aids are available at a high level.

You will collaborate frequently with colleagues in R&D, Sales and Production—both in the Netherlands and with our team in Romania—and you engage with suppliers as well as engineers from our customers. You work on multiple projects simultaneously and enjoy a high degree of independence.

Your responsibilities

Manufacturing tooling, prototypes, moulds and production equipment based on supplied drawings.
Operating the machine park (including CNC milling machines, lathes and wire-EDM/sinker-EDM machines).
Contributing ideas about material selection, manufacturability and design optimisation.
Supporting production handover and minor process improvements.
Sparring with design colleagues and independently taking on assignments from R&D or our factory in Romania.
Managing the workshop: planning, cleanliness, quality and safety.

Function requirements

You are a hands-on, independent technician who enjoys creating things. You work precisely, think pragmatically and feel at home in a workshop environment. You have experience with machining techniques and you’re not afraid to challenge design choices constructively.

Additionally, you:

Have an MBO+/HBO level of education (preferably in a technical field).
Have demonstrable experience with milling and turning, and preferably an interest in wire-EDM and sinker-EDM (willingness to learn is also Fine).
Can read technical drawings and translate them into accurate production.
Possess material knowledge and insight into production processes involving metal or plastics.
Are communicatively strong and able to independently conduct technical discussions.
Speak good English; Dutch is a plus, not a requirement.
Have experience with CAD (SolidWorks).

Can’t tick every box but envision yourself in our R&D team anyway? Let us know.

Work agreements

You will work from our modern office in Waalwijk, the beating heart of our international growth. You will have the freedom to shape the role in your own way and plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself within our dynamic and evolving organisation.

Of course, we also offer attractive employment conditions, including:

A competitive salary, determined based on your experience and skills.
An interesting bonus scheme, based on both individual and collective performance.
8% holiday allowance and 25 vacation days based on a full-time contract (40 hours).
A solid pension plan with Zwitserleven.
A flat organisation with an informal culture and regular team events.

Apply now!

Do you have any (general) questions or would you like to know more about this specific vacancy? Feel free to call or email us, or contact the consultant responsible for your application.

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