Senior Mechatronics Engineer

DPS Group Global; Breda; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group Global is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – Mechatronics to support highly automated packaging operations in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This hands-on role focuses on second-line technical support, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement of critical packaging equipment. You will work across mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines and lead complex troubleshooting activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• At least 5 years within an operations/manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with packaging or production equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of mechatronics.
• Hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and automation systems.
• Experience with equipment reliability, system ownership, maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a regulated/GMP manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-line technical support for complex packaging equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and automation-related problems.
• Lead structured investigations and implement sustainable technical solutions.
• Drive equipment uptime, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Act as a technical expert and system owner for assigned equipment.
• Support the deployment of new equipment, upgrades and new products on packaging and labelling lines.
• Plan and execute engineering and maintenance activities within assigned projects.
• Prepare test protocols, technical evaluations and assessment reports.
• Lead cross-functional technical investigations and improvement initiatives.
• Coach and support shopfloor technicians.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing and external equipment vendors.

Skills

Mechatronics

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Automation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer – Mechatronics to support highly automated packaging operations within a regulated manufacturing environment.

In this hands-on role, you will focus on second-line technical support, equipment reliability and continuous improvement of critical packaging equipment. You will work across mechanical, electrical and automation disciplines, lead complex troubleshooting activities and contribute to the implementation of new equipment, upgrades and technical improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide second-line technical support for complex packaging equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and automation-related problems.
• Lead structured investigations and implement sustainable technical solutions.
• Drive equipment uptime, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Act as a technical expert and system owner for assigned equipment.
• Support the deployment of new equipment, upgrades and new products on packaging and labelling lines.
• Plan and execute engineering and maintenance activities within assigned projects.
• Prepare test protocols, technical evaluations and assessment reports.
• Lead cross-functional technical investigations and improvement initiatives.
• Coach and support shopfloor technicians.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing and external equipment vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years within an operations/manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with packaging or production equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of mechatronics.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience across mechanical, electrical and automation systems.
• Experience with equipment reliability, system ownership, maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience within a regulated/GMP manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable leading cross-functional technical investigations and improvement initiatives.
• Fluent English; basic Dutch is an advantage.
• Willingness to provide occasional on‑call support for 24/7 production operations.