Mechatronics Engineer (AMOS)

Aerospacelab; Luik; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AMOS, based in Liège, seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to design, produce and test mechatronic systems. You report to the head of the Mechatronics Division and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on embedded optical payload projects.

You must hold a mechatronics/electromechanics degree, speak English fluently, and show adaptability. French knowledge and Matlab/Simulink, Python, CATIA V5, LabVIEW and PLC programming are a plus.

Qualifications

• Mechatronics/electromechanics engineering degree.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering and regulations.
• Mechanical design knowledge is a definite asset.
• Fluent in English.
• Rigorous with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Creative, proactive, and good team communicator.
• Flexible with strong adaptability and learning skills.

Responsibilities

• Size and select various mechatronic components (actuators, sensors, controllers).
• Define, optimize and implement control loops.
• Produce operator interfaces and/or control system software.
• Define test procedures and perform development tests and reporting.
• Produce part of the machine documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors and partners; follow-up through the project.
• Interact with draftsmen, FEM analysts and automation engineers.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork & communication

Adaptability

Education

Mechatronics or electromechanics engineer

Electrical engineering knowledge

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Python

CATIA V5

LabVIEW

PLC B&R / Siemens programming

Job description

AboutAMOS

Located in Liège, AMOS (Advanced Mechanical & Optical Systems) is a company specialized

in the development of ultra-high opto-mechanical systems, mostly dedicated to space industry

and professional astronomy.

Since 1983, AMOS has been a recognized player around the world. AMOS works with

prestigious international clients and partners. More than 100 passionate employees put their

expertise at the service of the development of innovative solutions, while respecting the values

of the company:

• Team spirit, to unite individual strengths and assets to achieve collective success;
• Excellence, through the commitment and quality of everyone's work;
• Respect, through recognition by listening, openness and consideration, whether colleague, partner, or client.

Since 2024, the acquisition of AMOS by Aerospacelab—a leader in satellite manufacturing

ranging from 50 kg to 1,000 kg—has created strong synergies, particularly in the field of

embedded optical payloads at the heart of satellites. AMOS’s historical expertise in highprecision

optics and mechanics now combines with Aerospacelab’s industrial capabilities, pace

of innovation, and strategic vision. This dynamic strengthens our shared ability to develop

advanced space technologies and deliver ambitious projects, from design to implementation.

Key responsibilities

You are in charge of the design, production and testing of mechatronic

systems.

Youreport to the head of the Mechatronics Division.

Duties

• Sizing and choice of various mechatronic components (actuators, sensors, controllers,
• etc.) – production of specifications;
• Definition, optimization and implementation of control loops;
• Production of operator interface and/or control system software;
• Definition of test procedures, development and performance tests as well as the performance and reporting of these tests;
• Production of part of the machine documentation.
• Contact with suppliers, subcontractors and potential partners – including follow-up throughout the project;
• Frequent interactions with the draftsmen assigned to the project as well as with the FEM calculation engineers and automation engineers;

Must have

• You are a mechatronics or electrician or electromechanics engineer;
• You have a good knowledge of electrical engineering and regulation. A good
• knowledge of mechanical design is a definite asset (multidisciplinary competence);
• You are fluent in English
• You are rigorous and have a desire for continuous improvement;
• You are creative, you know how to take initiative and have an ability to work in a team and communicate well;
• You are pragmatic, concerned about respecting technical and planning commitments;
• You are flexible and have strong adaptability and learning skills;

Nice to have

• French knowledge
• You have knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• • MatLab/Simulink or Python, CATIA V5
  • LabView, Access, PLC B&R and SIEMENS programming;