Lead Engineer

Date PostedMay 28, 2026LocationAveiro, PortugalCompanyMotus People EngineeringSalary €18 000 - €60 000 por ano TypeFull-time

Job Summary

As Lead Engineer at Motus Engineering, you hold full technical responsibility for multiple concurrent projects. You act as the senior technical point of contact for the client while coaching and directing your engineering team. Your role involves setting technical direction and safeguarding project progress and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Leadership and coaching
  • Project oversight
  • Technical risk assessment
  • Client and stakeholder communication

Required Skills

  • ASML Way of Working (5+ years)
  • Cleanroom experience
  • Mechanical engineering design
  • Project planning management

Job Details

Core responsibilities: - Leadership and coaching - Project oversight - Concept development - Technical quality Detailed responsibilities: - Reviewing documents and TPDs - Providing input for milestone planning and quotations - Technical risk assessment and inventory - Advising on project team composition - Managing project-related procurement - Making and verifying technical calculations - Communication with clients, team, and suppliers - Supporting second-line acquisition activities - Identifying deviations in time and quality; proposing improvements What you bring: - Demonstrable knowledge of the ASML Way of Working (5+ years of experience) - Experience working in a cleanroom environment - Strong technical background in mechanical engineering and system design - Proven leadership and coaching capabilities - Client-oriented mindset: actively listens, communicates openly and honestly - Proactive attitude: takes initiative and flags risks early - Experience managing and monitoring project planning - Ability to assess customer needs thoroughly and translate them into technical solutions