You will participate in the specification, design and design maintenance of high-tech mechatronic 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.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic engineering, preferably with a focus on motion systems and with experience in high-tech equipment
- Basic knowledge in the (motion) control competence:
- Frequency domain
- Controller design
- Measurement systems
- Actuator systems
- Understanding of different drivers + motors
- Knowledge in PLC programming, preferably TwinCAT
- Knowledge in data postprocessing, preferably Python/Matlab
- Basic knowledge in general software design for motion control systems
- Basic knowledge of electric design principles of cabling, connectors, safety systems, electronic racks, PCB design
- Basic knowledge of mechanic design principles, accurate positioning, dynamic behavior, material properties, strength and stiffness
- 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)
- At least 3 years experience in PLC programming and data postprocessing
- 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
