Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – R&D- Solid Works

Optimus Search; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Search Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a technology-driven company developing advanced industrial machinery. You will design and develop high-precision mechanical systems using SolidWorks, and contribute across multidisciplinary teams from concept to production.

You will work with servo-controlled and ultra-precision motion systems, support prototype testing and production transitions, and guide CAD designers to deliver robust engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, ideally in advanced machinery development.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and precision engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Hands-on, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Good command of English; Dutch is an advantage.
• Knowledge of PLC programming or Codesys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing advanced mechanical systems using SolidWorks.
• Working with servo-controlled, pneumatic, and ultra-precision motion systems, including sub-micrometre applications.
• Integrating mechanical systems with optical and laser technologies.
• Participating hands-on in prototype assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• Supporting the transition from prototype development to industrial production.
• Collaborating with R&D, electronics, optics, software, production, and service teams.
• Providing technical guidance to CAD designers and contributing to complex engineering solutions.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design principles

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

PLC programming

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Electromechanics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

We are looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative, technology-driven company specialising in the development of advanced industrial machinery.

YOUR ROLE

As part of a multidisciplinary R&D team, you will play a key role in developing sophisticated, high-precision machines from initial concept through to production.

• Designing and developing advanced mechanical systems using SolidWorks.
• Working with servo-controlled, pneumatic, and ultra-precision motion systems, including sub-micrometre applications.
• Integrating mechanical systems with optical and laser technologies.
• Participating hands-on in prototype assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• Supporting the transition from prototype development to industrial production.
• Collaborating with R&D, electronics, optics, software, production, and service teams.
• Providing technical guidance to CAD designers and contributing to complex engineering solutions.

YOUR PROFILE

• Master's degree in Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, ideally in advanced machinery development.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and precision engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Hands-on, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Good command of English; Dutch is an advantage.
• Knowledge of PLC programming or Codesys is a plus.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Challenging R&D projects involving advanced technologies.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary package and attractive benefits.
• Flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance.
• Permanent contract – 39 hours/week plus 6 additional ADV days annually.