NPI Engineer
About Vitestro
Founded in 2017 in Utrecht, Vitestro is pioneering the future of blood collection with the Aletta® Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Device™ (ARPD™). This groundbreaking medical device combines advanced multi-modal imaging (near-infrared, ultrasound, and Doppler ultrasound) with robotics and AI to perform the entire diagnostic blood draw procedure autonomously.
By addressing critical healthcare staffing shortages and improving patient experience, Vitestro is transforming one of the most common and essential medical procedures. With more than 90 team members and growing rapidly, we are scaling our impact. As we placed our first devices with customers, we are now expanding our team to ensure successful implementation and long-term reliability.
At Vitestro, we are committed to continuous innovation and improvement.
Join us as our new NPI Engineer!
About the role
As our NPI Engineer, you play a key role in bringing hardware subsystems from development into stable series production. You operate at the intersection of R&D and production, ensuring that new subsystems are verified, documented, transferred, and improved in a structured and scalable way. You actively coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (mechanical, electrical, software, quality, and production) to align on requirements, timelines, risks, and release readiness.
In your first months, your focus will be on two subsystems. You will run and update verification test cases, write test scripts where needed, and ensure that results are clearly documented. You will translate engineering intent into practical work instructions for production and train production engineers on the correct assembly of new subsystems. At the same time, you refine process design and reflect those improvements in the CAD models. You facilitate technical discussions between R&D and production, drive resolution of open issues, and ensure clear ownership throughout the subsystem transfer.
You take ownership of the hardware release and transfer process, aligning stakeholders around defined milestones, deliverables, and validation criteria. You ensure that subsystems move smoothly from prototype to series production, with clear documentation, defined responsibilities, and robust validation.
This is what your success looks like
After 12 months, the subsystems you worked on are running reliably in production. The subsystem transfer process is measurably improved and more predictable. Stakeholders have clear visibility into release status, risks, and responsibilities. You have become the first point of contact for production engineers when it comes to subsystem-related questions and improvements.
You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment where mechanical, electrical, and software engineers collaborate closely. You enjoy being hands-on, working with both technical documentation and physical hardware, and you bring a pragmatic, can-do mentality to every challenge.
Requirements
What you bring
An engineering background with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
At least 5 years of experience bringing a design from development into series production.
CAD experience (SolidWorks is a strong plus).
A structured approach to verification, documentation, and release processes.
A proactive, hands-on, can-do mentality.
Strong communication skills and the ability to train and support production teams.
Please note that you need to be authorized to work in the Netherlands - unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Nice to have
Experience in the medical device industry or another highly regulated environment.
Exposure to scripting or programming languages (such as Python, JavaScript, Bash, or MATLAB).
Experience improving hardware release, transfer, or NPI processes.
How We Work
At Vitestro, ownership is not a slogan - it is an expectation. We trust people to take responsibility, make decisions, and drive work forward.
We believe breakthroughs happen when talented people combine dedication, accountability, and teamwork. That means:
We take initiative rather than wait for direction.
We focus on execution and delivering results.
We proactively remove blockers and help each other succeed.
We challenge ideas, not people.
We continuously learn, improve, and raise the bar.
We celebrate team success over individual heroics.
We move fast, but we do so thoughtfully. We care deeply about quality because the technology we build ultimately impacts patients and healthcare professionals.
If you are looking for an environment where you can make a significant contribution, take ownership of meaningful work, and be surrounded by highly motivated colleagues, we'd love to meet you.
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, and annual company weekend away.
Annual training budget of €2000,-.
Opportunity to be key shaper of a new global industry niche: autonomous medical robotics.
We’re big fans of working from the office – this is where team spirit comes alive. At the same time, we offer flexibility, allowing up to two (out of 5) days of working from home for those who prefer it.
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. Consider this as an answer to your offering via email, call, LinkedIn, etc. – we do not require your support now! Thank you.