Job Description:

You will participate in the specification, design and design maintenance of high-tech mechanic system solutions for professional mechatronic equipment, and enable optimal functionality and cost effective engineering of those systems. You are a highly talented and ambitious engineer with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering. VDL offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities to travel abroad.

You will participate in the following phases for system (re)design projects:

• Quotation Phase: create a plan with scope, cost and lead time estimation together with the project team and the customer
• Feasibility phase: consolidate customer requirement specifications into an investigation of the feasibility of mechanical concepts
• Definition Phase: develop Description of System Design Requirements and Specifications.
• System Design Phase: generation of system design concepts and reviews:
• Develop well-considered choices, validated against system requirements
• Definition of high level modules and related technical interfaces
• Monitor that projects stay within agreed specifications.
• Make use of your creativity and helicopter view to find solutions in case of conflicts.
• Detail Phase: create schematics, 3D models and drawings
• System integration and verification: verify design / the chosen concept on the requirements by means of functional models or (pre-)proto production
• Production release: Release the design for production.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Electro-mechanical engineering, preferably with a focus on motion systems and with experience in high-tech equipment

· Knowledge of electric design principles of cabling, connectors, safety systems, electronic racks, PCB design

· Knowledge of mechanic design principles, accurate positioning, dynamic behavior, material properties, strength and stiffness

• User of 3D design tools and schematic drawing tools (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, E-Plan)
• User of product lifecycle management systems (e.g. TeamCenter or EPDM)
• Have programming skills and ability to debug electrical systems
• Thorough understanding of motion control systems
• Helicopter view, abstract thinking and ability to think out-of-the box
• An effective communicator
• Fluent in English, both speaking and writing
• Willingness to travel overseas and cooperate with the European mother company

Additional requirements for Sr. Mechatronic Engineer:

· At least 5 years of relevant working experience (semicon, precision mechanics, or similar)

· Deep understanding and experience in the different design phases ranging from conceptual design up to Proto- and Pilot evaluation

· Experience in multidisciplinary projects, knowing interdependency between electrical, electromechanical and mechanical (sub)systems

Responsibilities:

• Produces complete controls solutions and electrical design packages based on customer specification, and standardized design practices.
• Formulates and produces complete electrical design package such as detailed schematics, cable routing diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, and purchase of material.
• Designs and implements HMI or PLC programs specific to customer and project requirements.
• On site testing and commissioning (local & overseas).
• Document control, project monitoring and provide solution for any technical and functional problems.

Requirements:

• Degree in Control & Instrumentation/Electrical/IT Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Strong trouble-shooting, problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMI and VFD would be an advantage.

Career Path

Develop as a key member of the design team. This role will enable the candidate to develop into a highly valued Senior Design Manager in the niche irrigation industry. The company will fast track the candidate becoming a Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) of which there are a limited number in Asia.

The Candidate should be willing to learn and be ready to upskill rapidly. This will allow for better independence and autonomy of work scope and develop into a senior management role within the company in Singapore and the region.

Roles & Responsibilities

· Design and drafting of small- and large-scale irrigation projects.

· Quantity take-offs for preparation of quotations.

· Liaise with authorities for compliance.

· Liaise with site teams and senior management for design input.

· Monitor & administer project progress. Ensure compliance with design specifications.

· Recommend & implement process and technical design changes to improve performance and efficiency

· Create work schedules and adjust as needed to meet project deadlines.

· Attend meetings where necessary.

· Assist in the preparation & co-ordination for progress billing.