System Engineer (Mechatronics)

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 vacation days

Pension plan

Travel allowance

Training budget

Healthy fruit at work

Social events with colleagues

Job summary

Material Handling Systems, Inc. in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, is seeking a System Engineer (Mechatronics) to lead logistics sorting systems development. You will act as a technical lead on projects, ensuring customer needs are met while balancing technical quality considerations.

The position offers 33 vacation days, a pension plan, travel allowance, and the opportunity for hybrid work. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in engineering and experience in mechatronics projects, with fluency in English and preferably Dutch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience in a technical environment with exposure to mechatronics projects.
• Knowledge of logistics systems and safety standards.
• Fluent English; Dutch is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and understand customer needs at the start of projects.
• Develop functional designs and determine the technical approach.
• Guide Lead Engineers throughout project execution.
• Analyze testing and acceptance results to optimise system designs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying timelines.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Knowledge of logistics systems

Fluent English

Dutch language proficiency

Technical quality considerations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

3D modelling software

Job description

Overview

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. We design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our work includes network strategy, distribution center design and implementation, material handling automation, robotics, and lifecycle services. We seek a System Engineer (Mechatronics) to lead the development and implementation of logistics sorting systems at client sites, acting as the technical lead on projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and understand customer needs at the start of projects
• Develop functional designs and determine the technical approach for sorting systems
• Coordinate the technical execution of designs across engineering disciplines
• Guide Lead Engineers throughout project execution
• Investigate and implement safety requirements, ensuring CE compliance
• Document designs using industry-specific 3D modelling software and functional specifications
• Implement safety features and establish functional acceptance criteria
• Analyze testing and acceptance results to optimise future system designs
• Present, discuss, inspect, and test systems during implementation phases
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying timelines
• Maintain regular communication with clients and advise colleagues on technical matters
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team
• Travel to client sites approximately once a month as part of project execution

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience in a technical environment with exposure to mechatronics projects
• Knowledge of logistics systems, technical developments/applications, and safety standards
• Ability to balance customer functional needs with technical quality considerations
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
• Organised, efficient, and proactive working style
• Fluent English (written and verbal); Dutch is highly desirable; German is an advantage

What You Can Expect From Us

• Opportunity to make a visible impact in an agile environment
• 33 vacation days, solid pension plan, travel allowance, training budget
• Healthy fruit at work, hybrid working, and social events with colleagues
• Versatile, challenging role to design, coordinate, organise, optimise, and develop projects independently
• Collaborative team within an informal and flexible organisation focused on growth

Interested candidates can connect with Florencia Senia at [e-mail]. Visit www.fortna.com.