Mechatronic Systems Engineer – Motion Control & Automation

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace (40% WFH)

Health & Wellbeing budget (€300/year)

Commuting allowance

Home office allowance

Pension scheme

On-site health centres & gym

Vanderlande Academy

Networking communities

Company restaurant & coffee bar

Job summary

Vanderlande in the Netherlands seeks an engineer at the boundary of software, controls, emulation and mechatronics to work on a complex automated sorting system.

You will collaborate with software, controls, mechanical and system engineers to improve functionality, efficiency and product quality, traveling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Systems and Control, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
• Expert MATLAB/Simulink (including Coder) and Python for data analysis.
• Strong C++ skills and hands-on hardware/software integration experience.
• Fluent English and ability to lead across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Motion Control & Algorithm Design: optimize multi-axis control loops and PID tuning.
• System Simulation & Modeling: build dynamic models in MATLAB/Simulink/StateFlow.
• Hardware-Software Integration: test servo drives, motors, sensors, and embedded controllers.
• Industrial Networking & Automation: work with CANbus, CIP, Ethernet/IP interfaces.
• Performance Optimization & Debugging: diagnose vibrations, tracking errors, bottlenecks.
• Travel: occasional visits to facilities and project sites.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

System thinking

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Systems & Control / Mechatronics / Robotics / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Embedded controllers (Cortex-M, STM32)

CANbus/CIP/Ethernet/IP tooling

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an engineer who enjoys working at the boundary between software, controls, emulation and mechatronics.

You will work directly on a complex automated sorting system consisting of mechanical, electrical and software components. Your work will not stop at writing code. You will be involved in understanding how hardware components, drives, sensors, actuators and control software interact as an integrated system.

Together with software, controls, mechanical and system engineers, you will help improve product functionality, engineering efficiency, testability and product quality.

What You Do

• Motion Control & Algorithm Design: Develop and optimize multi-axis motion control loops, feedback/feedforward mechanisms, and PID tuning to maximize high-speed system throughput.

• System Simulation & Modeling: Create dynamic models in MATLAB, Simulink, and StateFlow to simulate parcel dynamics, throughput capacity, and physical system constraints.

• Hardware-Software Integration: Select, commission, and test advanced servo drives, industrial motors, sensors, and embedded controllers (e.g., Cortex-M, STM32).

• Industrial Networking & Automation: Design, configure, and troubleshoot real-time communication interfaces utilizing CANbus protocols (CANopen), CIP, and Ethernet/IP.

• Performance Optimization & Debugging: Diagnose and resolve technical issues, including vibrations, tracking errors, bus latencies, and physical bottlenecks in prototype and production systems.

• Travel: Travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities and project sites to support, evaluate processes, and design improvements.

Your Profile

• Education: Master's degree or Ph.D. in Systems and Control, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical field.

• Technical Toolkit: Expert proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink (including Coder) and Python for data analysis, with strong skills in C++.

• Network & Hardware Mastery: Hands-on experience with packet analysis tools, distributed network architectures, and commissioning embedded multi-axis systems.

• Domain Expertise: Solid background in logistics automation, sorting machinery, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), or high-density shuttle storage systems.

• Mindset: An excellent "helicopter view" - capable of high-level systemic thinking while remaining comfortable diving deep into technical code, frequency domain analysis, and system logs.

• Leadership Style: A natural people manager who can influence stakeholders, manage development risks, align engineering teams, and communicate fluently in English.

What we offer

In this challenging and responsible position, you willhave the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to ourdedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joiningour profitable and growing companyyou willbe able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 5200 to € 6900gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixedsalaryyou'llreceive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Your application

• Application acceptance timeline: In the event of receiving enough suitable applicants, this vacancy can get closed earlier than the mentioned job posting end date.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated