R&D Mechanical Engineer

Movu Robotics; Bokslaar; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Net allowances

CAO90 bonus

Laptop

iPhone + subscription

Vacation days

Job summary

Movu Robotics in Belgium seeks an experienced R&D Mechanical Engineer to drive the design, development and testing of mechanical components and full systems for intralogistics.

You will lead mechanical activities, develop PoCs, create production files and coordinate with controls, validation and production teams to ensure a cohesive mechatronic solution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics or related field.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience in relevant industries.
• Mechanical focus with interest in controls, electronics and software.
• Experience with CAD, especially NX.
• Autonomous team player; strong communication in English (C1).
• Dutch knowledge is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Review current automated warehouse solutions for performance and specifications.
• Collaborate with R&D, Service and Testing to identify improvements for Movu products.
• Lead R&D activities on mechanical components and full mechanical product.
• Develop a PoC and plan timelines per Movu’s Product Development Process.
• Design system modules and perform component selection and calculations.
• Interface with controls specialists to create a complete mechatronic solution.
• Produce full production files (BOMs, drawings, datasheets) and manage design states in PLM.
• Coordinate test specifications and setups with Test & Validation teams.
• Review prototype tests and adapt PoC accordingly.
• Work with the production engineer on assembly training for blue collars.

Skills

Mechatronics understanding

Autonomous

English (C1)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechatronics

Tools

NX

PLM

Job description

Movu Robotics
Innovation, ambitious growth, technology, state-of-the-art robots – that’s Movu Robotics in a nutshell. Due to the in-house design and manufacturing process of our systems, an exciting, hands-on work environment with plenty of challenges and advancement opportunities is guaranteed. Will you help shape the future of intralogistics?

Job Description

The R&D Mechanical engineer is responsible for the research and development of mechanical components and system modules. This includes conceptualization, design, engineering and testing of new prototype components and full systems.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• You review the current automated warehouse solutions based on performance, downtime, technical specifications, …
• You discuss with colleagues (R&D, Service, Testing, …) about improvement points of the Movu Robotics products.
• You take the lead on R&D activities concerning mechanical components and the full mechanical product.
• You develop a PoC and plan a timeline in accordance with Movu’s Product Development Process.
• You perform mechanical design of system modules (NX).
• You are responsible for component selection and calculation.
• You interface with controls specialists to design a complete, mechatronic, solution.
• You make full production files (BOM’s, drawings, datasheets).
• You manage design states and revisions in the PLM package.
• You discuss test specifications and set-up with the Test & Validation team.
• You review prototype testing reports and adapt the PoC accordingly.
• You work together with the production engineer concerning assembly training for the blue collars.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in the material handling, manufacturing, automation, machine or aerospace industries.
• Your expertise is mainly mechanical, but you have a keen interest in the full product picture, including controls, electronics and software.
• You have knowledge and experience in CAD. You have experience with NX.
• You are an autonomous team player.
• English is a must (C1 or higher).
• Knowledge of Dutch is highly recommended.

Additional Information

What do we offer?

• A place in an enthusiastic, young organisation with the necessary ambitions
• The necessary freedom and opportunity to take initiative.
• An intensive training by experienced people.
• An attractive salary in an international environment with many benefits:
  • Company car with fuel card/charging pass
  • Group& health insurance
  • Meal vouchers (8€)
  • Net allowances
  • CAO90 Bonus
  • Laptop
  • iPhone + subscription
  • 20 days of vacation plus 12 extra days for working a full year on 40h-workweek instead of 38h (32 leave days in total)