Electronics Design Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Group; Tilburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

CAO Metaalunie benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Autonomous role

Job summary

Kinetron BV (an ASSA ABLOY company) in Tilburg, Netherlands, seeks an Electromechanical Design Engineer to drive the EM design of motors and mechanisms from concept through end of life.

You will perform electromagnetic simulations, create models, and collaborate with mechanical and electronics teams to optimize performance, reliability, and integration across products.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience using finite element analysis (FEA) software for electromagnetic simulations.
• Knowledge of electric machine design concepts and efficiency optimization.
• Programming experience in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Experience with NI data acquisition hardware to develop test setups.
• Ability to collaborate with mechanical and electronics teams.
• Good communication in English; Dutch a plus.
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform electromagnetic simulations of electromechanical systems.
• Create and maintain simulation models for full-system simulations using MATLAB/Python.
• Conduct design optimization and parametric studies to improve performance.
• Develop and implement experimental test setups using NI hardware.
• Define test plans and evaluate prototype performance under operating conditions.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electronics engineering teams for integrated system performance.
• Support test setups for prototype validation and performance testing.

Skills

FEA EM simulations

MATLAB/Python

Design optimization

Team collaboration

English & Dutch language

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NI data acquisition hardware

FEM software

MATLAB

Python

Jira/Confluence

Job description

Electromechanical Design Engineer

Company: Kinetron BV (an ASSA ABLOY company)

Location: Tilburg, Netherlands

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end‑user needs for security, safety, and convenience. We have for the third time been listed by Fortune Magazine as one of the world's 100 most innovative companies.

The EMEIA Division has sales of 2.0bn Euros and approximately 12,000 employees. The small EMEIA headquarters team is based in London, but the commercial and operational activities are managed through 12 Market Regions encompassing the whole of Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa.

What You Would Do As Electromechanical Design Engineer

You will be responsible for the electromechanical design of our products, which include motors and mechanisms, kinetic energy harvesters, motor and generator drivers, etc. You will be engaged from the conception phase of new products, over the production until the end of life of the product.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform electromagnetic simulations of electromechanical systems using finite element analysis (FEA) tools to support design development and performance evaluation;
• Create and maintain simulation models and analysis tools for full-system simulations using MATLAB and/or Python in combination with FEM software for modelling;
• Conduct system-level design optimization and parametric studies to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability;
• Develop and implement experimental test setups using National Instruments (NI) data acquisition hardware to validate prototype concepts;
• Define test plans and develop test setups to evaluate prototype performance under relevant operating conditions;
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and electronics engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and optimal overall performance.
• Support mechanical and electronics engineering teams in building and commissioning test setups for prototype validation and performance testing.

The skills and experience you need

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field;
• Proven experience using finite element analysis (FEA) software for electromagnetic simulations;
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic system operating principles, including electric motors and generators;
• Knowledge of electric machine design concepts such as winding design, magnetic materials, losses, and efficiency optimization;
• Programming experience in MATLAB and/or Python for analysis, modelling, or automation tasks;
• Ability to perform design optimization and parametric studies;
• Experience using National Instruments (NI) data acquisition hardware to develop test setups and evaluate the performance of prototype concepts;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with mechanical and electronics engineering teams to ensure integrated system performance;
• Knowledge of Atlassian products (Jira and Confluence) is a plus;
• Good communication skills (English, Dutch is a plus).

What we can offer you

• Opportunity to work on highly technical, innovative, and environmentally friendly products for prestigious clients.
• The chance to work in a leading global company in access control systems.
• Autonomous role with diverse tasks and responsibilities within a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• CAO "Metaalunie" benefits, including holidays, pension schemes, WIA insurance, etc.

Note: We are unable to consider candidates who are based outside of the Netherlands or who live at a significant commuting distance from our Tilburg location. To ensure regular on‑site presence and effective collaboration, only candidates residing within a reasonable commuting distance of Tilburg will be taken into consideration.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.