Mechatronic Systems Engineer – Motion Control & Automation

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days (20 statutory + 20)

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace (40% work from home)

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Home office allowance

Pension scheme

On-site health centres

Vanderlande Academy

Networking communities

Company restaurant and coffee bar

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking an engineer who thrives at the intersection of software, controls, emulation, and mechatronics to optimize a complex automated sorting system.

You will collaborate with software, controls, mechanical, and system engineers to enhance functionality, efficiency, testability, and overall product quality. The role covers motion control, system modeling in MATLAB/Simulink, hardware/software integration with servo drives and embedded controllers, and real-time

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Systems and Control, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• Expert MATLAB/Simulink (including Coder) and Python for data analysis, with strong skills in C++.
• Hands-on experience with packet analysis tools, distributed network architectures, and commissioning embedded multi-axis systems.
• Solid background in logistics automation, sorting machinery, AGVs, or high-density shuttle storage systems.
• An ability to think at a high level and dive into technical code, frequency domain analysis, and system logs; fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

Education

Master's or PhD in Systems & Control

Tools

Packet analysis tools

Embedded multi-axis systems

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 will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry‑leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. 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.

• 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 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.

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.