Integration Engineer

High Tech Source; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tech Source seeks an experienced System Integrator to lead the integration, validation, and testing of complex mechatronic systems in an automated production environment.

You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers and production teams to ensure performance, reliability, and quality, documenting procedures and supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (Mechatronics/EE/ME) required.
• 5+ years of system integration and validation experience, preferably in high-tech industries such as laser systems or automated production.
• Solid understanding of system integration and validation techniques with hands-on testing.
• Experience with DOE, pFMEA, Root-cause, 8D, SPC and related quality tools preferred.
• Proficient in SW testing with C# or similar languages and automation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of complex hardware, mechatronics and software in a production environment.
• Design and execute comprehensive validation and testing protocols.
• Validate equipment performance within assembly workflows for reliability and quality.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware or software integration issues impacting production.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers and production teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation on integration processes and testing.

Skills

System integration

Validation & testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

DOE/8D/SPC

Education

Bachelors in Mechatronics

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Masters in Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Automation software

SW testing (C#)

Job description

Our client is an innovative scale up which is active in the development of advanced mechatronic systems which include advanced laser systems and optics modules. As a System Integrator at you will be responsible for the integration, validation, and testing of their systems, ensuring smooth operation within an automated production environment. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to bring together hardware and software components, validate system performance, and oversee production process validation. This role is key to ensuring our systems meet the highest standards of functionality, reliability, and quality.

Key responsibilities

• System Integration: Lead the integration of complex hardware, mechatronics and software

systems ensuring seamless operation in a production environment;

• System Validation & Testing: Design and execute comprehensive validation and testing

protocols to ensure the full system operates according to technical specifications and

quality standards, including FAT/SAT and on smaller scale integration and testing of

• Production Process Validation: Work closely with the production team to validate the

equipment’s performance within assembly workflows, ensuring an efficient and robust

• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve any hardware or software integration

issues, ensuring the system meets production requirements and operates without

disruptions | Structured analyses by DOE, pFMEA, Root-cause, 8D, SPC, etc. | 2nd line

support to service and operations teams;

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with hardware and software engineers and

production specialists to align system functionality with project timelines, customer needs,

and production goals;

• Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation on integration

processes, testing protocols and troubleshooting guides

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve system performance and

production efficiency, and implement solutions to optimize the integration and validation

process;

• Team Collaboration: Be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Share

knowledge, communicate effectively, and foster a positive and productive team dynamic to

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field;

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in system integration and validation, preferably in high-

tech industries such as laser systems, electronics, or automated production

• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of system integration and validation techniques,

with hands-on experience in testing and troubleshooting complex hardware/software

systems;

• Production Validation Experience: Familiarity with validating systems for automated

production environments, ensuring process consistency, reliability, and quality

Programming & Software Skills: Experience with SW testing (C# or similar programming

languages) for system control and integration, as well as familiarity with automation

software and protocols;

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to

problem-solving;

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to

document processes clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highly valued additional qualifications include:

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Familiarity with CAD software for system design