Senior Mechatronics Engineer - Air Bearing Motion Systems

Rotterdam Innovation City; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nearfield Instruments is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to lead subsystems from concept to production. You will work with System Engineering and Architects to translate performance KPIs into innovative mechatronic solutions for high-precision metrology machines.

You will own high-precision motion modules, design with air bearings, precision mechanics, and advanced sensing and actuation, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets are met.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, Precision Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in high-precision mechatronic systems or motion platforms.
• Strong knowledge of mechatronic system architecture and subsystem design.
• Experience with modelling, simulation, and experimental validation.
• Excellent command of English and strong communication/leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate system KPIs into subsystem concepts and architectures.
• Take technical ownership of high-precision motion modules.
• Design and integrate advanced mechatronic solutions (air bearings, precision mechanics, actuation, sensing, control).
• Make design decisions on motion system architecture, dynamics, and thermal stability.
• Drive development of precision positioning systems with high accuracy and stability.
• Lead trade-offs between performance, manufacturability, reliability, risk, and cost.
• Perform modelling, simulation, testing, and validation of subsystems.
• Collaborate with System Architects, Control Engineers, Software Engineers, and Precision Mechanics specialists.
• Support industrialization, validation, and release of subsystems into manufacturing and field use.

Skills

Mechatronic system architecture

Precision motion systems

Air bearing technology

Dynamics and vibration analysis

Sensing and actuation systems

Motion control

System modelling and simulation

English communication

Leadership and collaboration

Education

MSc or PhD in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, Precision Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

FEM

Python

Job description

Nearfield Instruments is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to lead subsystems from concept to production. You will work with System Engineering and Architects to translate performance KPIs into innovative mechatronic solutions for high-precision metrology machines.

You will own high-precision motion modules, design with air bearings, precision mechanics, and advanced sensing and actuation, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets are met.