Mechatronic Systems Engineer - Motion Control & Automation

vanderlande; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Pension scheme

On-site gym/coaches

Job summary

Vanderlande in Veghel, Netherlands seeks a Mechatronic Systems Engineer – Motion Control & Automation to bridge software, controls and mechatronics on a complex automated sorting system. You will collaborate across software, controls, mechanical and system engineering teams to improve functionality, efficiency and quality.

The role emphasizes motion control, system modeling in MATLAB/Simulink, hardware-software integration with servo drives and CANbus networks, and hands-on debugging.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a technical field relevant to mechatronics, control, or robotics.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink expertise including coder.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ for data analysis and control software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize multi-axis motion control loops, feedback and feedforward mechanisms, and PID tuning for high-speed throughput.
• Create dynamic models in MATLAB/Simulink to simulate parcel dynamics and system constraints.
• Select, commission and test servo drives, motors, sensors and embedded controllers in a real system.
• Design and troubleshoot real-time networking interfaces (CANbus/CANopen, CIP, Ethernet/IP).
• Diagnose issues in prototype and production systems, including vibrations and latency, and drive improvements.
• Travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities and project sites to support, evaluate processes and implement improvements.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

Flight of ideas?

Education

Master's or PhD in Systems and Control

Mechatronics/Robotics/Mechanical Eng

Tools

CANbus/CANopen

StateFlow

Simulink Coder

Job description

Job Title

Mechatronic Systems Engineer - Motion Control & Automation

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

We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

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

On top of your fixed salary you'll receive 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.

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 verif