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Electronic Mechanic Team Lead

Robin Radar

The Hague
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Technical Leadership
People Management
Electronics Assembly
Soldering
Calibration
Resource Allocation
Team Coaching
Process Optimisation
Project Execution
Performance Management
Scheduling
Quality Standards

Job Description

Bright minds build best. Lead a high-performing technical team – and make sure our radar systems perform perfectly when it counts.

As our Team Lead, you manage a dedicated technical sub-team (4 FTE) while remaining hands-on with our day-to-day project execution. You bridge technical leadership with people management – defining clear goals, allocating resources efficiently, and coaching your crew to reach their full potential. Reporting directly to the Department Head, you collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Planning to ensure seamless project delivery and drive continuous operational improvements.

What you'll do

  • Technical leadership and direction: Define clear technical direction, establish solid team standards, and set up clear milestones. Communicate objectives and project requirements transparently, running regular reviews with your crew to track progress. Keep your team aligned with industry best practices and emerging high-tech radar trends.

  • Support the technicians with their daily work by taking up a part of the work load: Soldering, assembling, testing and calibrating electronic sub-assemblies for the radar systems.

  • Resource allocation and scheduling: Allocate technical resources efficiently to secure successful project delivery every time. Organise and monitor work schedules, handle timesheet approvals, and manage short-term absences or holiday leave requests. Keep project assignments balanced so your team operates smoothly without losing momentum.

  • Team coaching and development: Coach and train your team members to identify technical skill gaps and new learning opportunities. Provide regular, constructive, and timely performance feedback to support individual growth and long-term career potential. Participate actively in mid-year and end-year performance reviews led by the Department Head.

  • Process optimisation and compliance: Ensure daily operations strictly adhere to our agreed production processes and quality standards. Identify areas for operational improvement, address performance issues proactively, and lead internal check-ins. Keep our workflows sharp, efficient, and completely free of unnecessary corporate bottlenecks.

What you bring

  • MBO4 (or work experience equivalent) in Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related high-tech technical field.

  • 3+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing, assembly, or engineering environments.

  • Proven experience leading, coaching, or managing a technical sub-team of 2 to 8 direct reports.

  • Strong domain expertise with hands-on experience in electronics, assembly, or technical project execution

  • Familiarity with enterprise management tools like HiBob and Odoo for scheduling and hours tracking.

  • Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to deliver constructive feedback and motivate colleagues.

  • A proactive, down-to-earth mindset focused on continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.

  • Fluent English, both spoken and written.

N.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way. If most of this fits, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.

What we offer

  • Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;

  • Comprehensive pension plan;

  • Commuting allowance;

  • 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);

  • Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;

  • High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;

  • An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from;

  • As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin Radar is a technology leader in tracking and classifying small objects. Our radars and software help prevent bird strikes in aviation, reduce the impact of wind farms on wildlife, and protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Our work shows up at airports, wind farms, military sites and nature reserves around the world.

We're one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands, with a crew of bright minds across 30+ nationalities. Growth doesn't mean we lose the plot – eyes on the skies, feet on the ground. Our values keep us grounded: WE TRUST. WE OWN IT. WE AIM HIGH.

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?

You'll fit right in – we're saving you a seat.

Core Responsibilities

Lead and manage a technical sub-team of electronic mechanics while remaining hands-on with the assembly, testing, and calibration of radar systems. Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Planning to ensure seamless project delivery and operational improvement.

Requirements

Requires an MBO4 degree or equivalent in Electronics or Mechatronics and 3+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing. Must have proven experience leading technical teams and strong domain expertise in electronics assembly.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Pension Plan
  • Commuting Allowance
  • 30 Days Of Paid Holiday Leave
  • Training And Certifications
  • High Quality Hardware Equipment
  • Social Events And Friday Drinks

About Robin Radar

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Company size: 51-200 employees

We’re Robin Radar Systems, and we have you covered. Robin is a Netherlands-based technology leader in bird and drone radar. Our mission is to provide actionable information that increases safety, for humans and wildlife alike. Our systems are built for accuracy, delivering 360° coverage and early warnings. They empower teams in aviation, ecology, defence and security with reliable updates and alerts of potential hazards. We do that by combining cutting-edge hardware with smart software. Our technologies may be ahead of the pack, but our people make us great. Looking for an innovative adventure that spans the globe? Join ours! https://www.robinradar.com/careers Bird Strike Prevention in Aviation Our bird radar systems monitor and store bird movements around the clock. With MAX, you get 3D, 360° awareness, 365 days a year. As well as bringing awareness to a whole new level, our radars provide key insights, like data trends and activity hotspots, to assess and strengthen strategies and KPIs. Bird Monitoring at Wind Farms Increasingly, permits to build wind farms are given under the pre-condition that bird movements are continuously monitored before, during and after construction. Our 3D avian radars simultaneously detect and log thousands of birds and bats, providing extensive reporting for your wind farm’s smooth development and operation. MAX can even detect the beginning of mass migrations and, if needed, trigger the temporary shutdown of single or groups of turbines. Protect wildlife, minimise downtime. Drone Detection in Critical Environments Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or ‘drones’ bring new opportunities, but also severe safety and security threats. We believe advanced detection is your first line of defence, so our systems are deployable, integrate seamlessly, and provide 360° coverage, even on the move. Our purpose-built drone detection radar, IRIS, can detect, track, and automatically distinguish birds from drones.

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