Mechanical Engineer

Let's transform healthcare 

At Vitestro, we are the first to introduce autonomous blood drawing technology to European hospitals. Our team is growing rapidly. Do you have the pioneering mindset required to introduce this breakthrough innovation to patients? This is your opportunity to join us as Mechanical Engineer. 

Who we are 

At Vitestro, transforming patient care is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is simple but profound: to improve the lives of millions of patients. With a team of over 90 passionate professionals, we tackle the most complex challenges and develop cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future of healthcare. Staffing shortages, an aging population, and the rise in chronic diseases are huge problems the healthcare sector is currently facing. At Vitestro, we’re on a mission to address these issues by improving patient care with our unique technology—and yes, we’re bloody serious about that! Our culture is driven by innovation, a can-do mentality, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. It’s what sets us apart. If the thought of joining a dynamic, high-impact team excites you then we’d be thrilled to have you on board as we continue pioneering the future of healthcare. 

By combining AI-powered ultrasound and precision robotics, our team has developed the world’s first autonomous blood-drawing device: Aletta™. This innovation will revolutionize healthcare by enhancing efficiency and precision in patient care. As we achieved a major milestone with the launch of our device to our first customers at the end of 2024, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team as we expand further into European and US markets in the years ahead. 

About the job 

We are looking for a mechanical engineer with a passion for precision mechanics, in particular with the design of robotic systems. Together with our team of experienced mechanical and systems engineers, you will be responsible for the mechanical design in CAD of a medical device, including a 6 DOF robotic positioning system. You will be involved in all parts of the design and development process: design, fabrication and verification.

Must-have

• Mechanical engineering education (Dutch: MBO) or higher

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience, which can be (a) relevant internship(s) in designing high-tech devices

• Extensive CAD experience (preferably SolidWorks)

• Experience with designing for manufacturing and high reliability of function execution

• Understanding of production processes and their capabilities

• Experience with creating production drawings

Nice to have

• Experience with the design of robotic systems and/or medical devices

• Flexible and open mindset, with ‘I will make it work’ mentality

• Eager to drive his/her own development.

• Fluent in English

What we offer 

Competitive salary including pension plan 

25 days of annual leave based on a full-time position 

Hybrid work model 

Working together in a high-skilled team with our home base in Utrecht 

Frequent out-of-work activities with our team (such as our Skitestro ski-trip) 

Training budget 

Opportunity to be key shaper of a new global industry niche: autonomous medical robotics 

We offer an environment where you can make a lot of impact, as you are joining a growing scale-up in MedTech. Our team of driven and talented colleagues enjoys solving the challenges in developing, manufacturing, and completing our breakthrough medical device. While working in an open culture, we strive for excellence in all domains. We believe in taking courage and like to challenge each other. We learn and teach, regardless of age, nationality or gender. 

Are you excited? 

We totally understand that and so are we! By joining us, you can play an active role in changing the future of health care. Excited to join our revolution? Then we’d love to hear from you! 

If you think you've got what it takes, but you don't meet all the requirements - we still recommend you apply. We would love to learn about your interest and experience, and consider if you can be a good fit for Vitestro. Nobody is a perfect fit, and we welcome applications with imperfections. We offer a learning environment where we grow together! 

For recruitment agencies – we are currently happy with the way we manage our process and fill our vacancies with our own efforts. Thank you.