Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.
Join our Industrial Air Filtration design team and help deliver fast, accurate, and innovative technical solutions for customers across EMEA. In this role, you will work closely with engineers, sales, and the project design team to bring smart product designs to life while supporting continuous improvements and automation.
What's in it for you
- Work on a strategic global digital engineering initiative.
- Develop your expertise in SolidWorks, DriveWorks and engineering automation.
- Collaborate with international engineering teams.
- Grow your skills in digital product design and process improvement.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including hospitalization and group insurance, 20 vacation days plus 12 additional leave days (32 days in total), meal and eco vouchers, a net allowance, and the option to lease a bike.
- Be part of a vibrant workplace culture with plenty of social events throughout the year: from summer BBQs and family days with great food and drinks to quiz nights, charity pancake events, and sporting activities such as our annual volleyball tournament and the C-Valley Run. And that's just the beginning!
Role Responsibilities
- Create and update 3D models and drawings for standard, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and aftermarket industrial air filtration products using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
- Deliver fast concept designs for Sales and the project design team, using modular building blocks to support the quotation phase.
- Communicate product concepts clearly through drawings and design documentation.
- Support product engineering on improvements to existing and new products, including transfer of designs to new manufacturing locations.
- Contribute to workflow automation, CAD method improvements, and KPI-driven performance initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external CAD resources, sharing knowledge and offering flexible support when needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Strong proficiency in English (verbal and written).
- Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo, Inventor, Catia).
- Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail and quality.
- Motivated, solution-focused mindset with the ability to manage deadlines and work in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Sheet Metal Design, NX, Solid Edge, DriveWorks, or VBA.
- Knowledge of Dutch.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Strong verbal and written English proficiency
- Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software
- Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
- Solution-focused mindset and ability to manage deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience in sheet metal design
- Experience with NX, Solid Edge, DriveWorks, or VBA
- Knowledge of Dutch
Donaldson Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs like a 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as meaningful components of total compensation. Company materials consistently frame retirement benefits within a broader Total Rewards offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with mental‑health resources create a comprehensive health and wellbeing package. Healthcare is often characterized as decent and a core strength of the overall offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave are explicitly included, alongside other company‑paid leaves such as bereavement, jury duty, and military leave. Some locations highlight multi‑week PTO from the first year, underscoring breadth of leave options.
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What We Do
Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.
