Hardware Engineer (all genders) in Amsterdam

Dott; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One time home office bonus

Annual learning & development budget

Flexible hours

Voluntary day off for charity work

Job summary

Dott is looking for a hands-on engineer in Amsterdam to support the full life-cycle of our e-bike and e-scooter fleet. You’ll engage in design, quality processes, and real-world testing, bridging our field operations and core engineering teams.

With 3-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, the role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving and collaboration with local teams. Strong CAD skills and an eagerness for practical work are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary between €50,000 – €65,000 annually, along with various company benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in mechanical or mechatronics engineering.
• Experience in Micro-Mobility is a plus.
• Eager to work hands-on in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality processes like 8D & FMEA for diagnosing failures.
• Develop and validate solutions using CAD.
• Conduct real-world testing and transportation investigations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering project management

CAD tools proficiency

Hands-on workshop experience

Basic electrical troubleshooting

3D printing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Jira

Google Workspace

Tableau

BigQuery

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a hands‑on engineer with a strong mechanical backbone to support the entire life‑cycle of our e‑bike and e‑scooter fleet – from initial design and testing to deep‑dive root‑cause analysis. In this role, you will act as the vital bridge between our field operations and core engineering teams, leading mechanical projects while providing secondary support on electrical/IoT topics.

While the focus is predominantly mechanical, you will also support electrical topics. This is an active role where you will split your time 50/50 between desk work and hands‑on work in our workshop. Additionally, you will regularly travel to local markets or vendors (approximately once per month) to investigate vehicle performance in their "natural habitat".

THE ROLE AND YOUR IMPACT AT DOTT

• Failure Analysis: Partner with reliability engineers to drive quality processes such as 8D & FMEA, diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical failures (e.g., bearing failures, BMS corrosion and connector wear) and assessing risks to define containment and corrective action.
• Warranty & Evidence: Build solid technical evidence to support warranty claims or guide the development of internal hardware solutions.
• Solution Development: Use CAD to design new components and tools, or develop new technical processes to solve vehicle issues. Once validated, you will work with the Implementation team to roll these out across the fleet.
• Field Engineering: Conduct real‑world testing and investigations in various markets. You will collaborate with local technical teams to understand how vehicles are operated, repaired, and used by customers to guide your investigations.
• Testing & Validation: Review vendor test plans and reports to identify technical risks. You will provide clear conclusions on test sufficiency and, when necessary, develop and execute your own internal or external lab test plans.
• Vehicle Development Support: Translate your field findings and failure analyses into actionable insights for our engineering teams to ensure future vehicle iterations are optimized.

YOU’LL FIT GREAT WITH THESE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 3–5 years in mechanical or mechatronics engineering. Experience in Micro‑Mobility is a significant plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering (or a similar field).
• The Skillset: A proven track record of handling mechanical engineering projects, with the basic electrical comfort needed to troubleshoot sensors, batteries, and wiring harnesses.
• Technical Tools:
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (Fusion 360 is a plus).
  • Experience with 3D printing.
  • Data and productivity tools: Jira, Google Workspace, Tableau, BigQuery and Claude.
• Hands‑on Mindset: Professional or hobbyist experience in a workshop setting; you must be eager to get your hands dirty.
• Mobility: Ability to travel (averaging once per month) across Europe, the Middle East, and China.

Salary range: 50 000 Euro – 65 000 Euro

THIS MAY INSPIRE YOU

• Our one time home office bonus upon your start to create your ideal home office set up
• Our annual learning & development budget
• Our rides programme with availability to opt in and opt out to ride our e‑scooters & e‑bikes
• Our partnership for mental health at work, with free 1on1 video counselling, self‑guided development and more
• Our sabbatical program
• Our flexible hours and one months remote working option
• Our diversity and inclusivity initiatives and programmes
• Our public holiday swap, which allows you to switch two public holidays to another day
• Our voluntary day off for charity work
• Benefits may vary depending on country and position

We actively encourage a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters each employee’s individuality at Dott. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for your application, regardless to your nationality, ethnic or national origin, skin colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Come as you are and join our ride!

In case you are living with disabilities, chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us, so we can ensure a smooth application process.

We encourage everyone to apply and grow with us. Even if you may not tick all the boxes of the requirements, we are happy to hear about the value you can add to the team. We are all learners!

We are looking forward to your application!

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