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System Architect Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Delve Search are working with a growing high-tech equipment manufacturer in Eindhoven to recruit a System Architect. The business develops complex, high-precision manufacturing equipment used in emerging technologies including co-packaged optics, AI data centres, AR/VR, biosensors and microLEDs. As the company continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced System Architect to take technical ownership of multidisciplinary product development and help establish a more structured approach to systems engineering. The Role This is a senior technical position combining system architecture, requirements management and multidisciplinary engineering. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will define the overall system architecture, translate product requirements into technical specifications and guide engineering teams through the development of complex manufacturing equipment. You will play a central role in moving the organisation from an R&D-focused environment towards structured, scalable product development. Responsibilities: Define and develop the system architecture for complex high-tech machinery Translate functional requirements into system requirements, design specifications and technical solutions Establish and maintain structured requirements management and system documentation using the V-model Develop short-term system architecture roadmaps and technical development strategies Define hardware/software interfaces and ensure effective integration of mechanical, electrical and software subsystems Lead technical discussions and make engineering trade-offs across multiple disciplines Work closely with the Project Manager to align technical decisions with product requirements and project objectives Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams Collaborate with external development partners, suppliers and research institutes Support the transition from R&D concepts into robust, scalable and maintainable products Your Background 7+ years of experience in complex, high-precision machinery or equipment development Background in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, systems engineering or a related discipline Experience defining system architectures, requirements and technical specifications Strong understanding of multidisciplinary hardware/software integration Experience with requirements management, system documentation and the V-model Ability to work across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines, engaging effectively with senior technical specialists Experience providing technical leadership within multidisciplinary development teams Strong analytical skills and the ability to resolve conflicting technical requirements Comfortable combining system-level thinking with practical engineering knowledge Strong communication skills and the ability to align technical stakeholders Fluent English Experience within semiconductor equipment, precision machinery or other complex B2B manufacturing equipment would be particularly relevant. Direct semiconductor experience is advantageous but not essential. The role offers the opportunity to take genuine technical ownership of complex equipment development within a growing technology business. You will work across the complete machine architecture, influence technical decisions and help shape how new products are developed as the organisation continues to scale.

Core Responsibilities

Define system architecture, translate product requirements into technical specifications, and guide multidisciplinary teams developing complex manufacturing equipment. Establish structured requirements management and system documentation, coordinate subsystem integration, and help transition R&D concepts into scalable products.

Requirements

Requires at least 7 years of experience developing complex, high-precision machinery or equipment, with experience in system architecture, requirements, technical specifications, and multidisciplinary hardware/software integration. Candidates should have technical leadership and strong analytical and communication skills; fluent English is required, while semiconductor equipment experience is advantageous but not essential.