System Engineer (Mechatronics)

FORTNA; Houten; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 vacation days

Solid pension plan

Travel allowance

Training budget

Hybrid working

Social events

Job summary

FORTNA is looking for a System Engineer (Mechatronics) to develop and implement logistics sorting systems in Houten, Netherlands. You'll lead projects, ensuring technical solutions meet client needs while coordinating across engineering teams.

This role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering and experience in mechatronics and logistics systems. Fluency in English is essential; Dutch is a plus. Benefits include 33 vacation days, a solid pension plan, hybrid working, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical environment with mechatronics projects.
• Knowledge of logistics systems and safety standards.
• Fluent in English; Dutch and German are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of sorting systems projects.
• Define functional designs and ensure CE compliance.
• Manage multiple projects and client communication.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Mechatronics

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

3D modelling software

Job description

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known worldwide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost‑effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution centre operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn’t just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

Ready to design and deliver the next generation of logistics sorting systems across Europe?

As a System Engineer (Mechatronics) at FORTNA, you will be responsible for the development of logistics sorting systems and their implementation at client sites. You will lead projects alongside the Project Manager and act as the technical lead, taking primary responsibility for the technical solution. While involved throughout all project phases, you will coordinate the technical execution of the functional design across multiple engineering disciplines. Each discipline has a Lead Engineer whom you will guide while they oversee the engineering teams.

At the start of each project, you will work closely with clients to understand operational needs and translate them into effective technical solutions. You will define the functional design, determine the technical operation of the sorting systems, and ensure compliance with safety requirements and CE marking standards. You will document designs using industry‑specific 3D modelling software and functional specifications.

You will also analyse test and acceptance results to continuously improve future system designs. This role offers a high level of variety, combining technical leadership, customer interaction, coordination and problem‑solving across multiple projects in an international environment.

Your main tasks:

• 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
• Analyse 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

This role involves international travel to client sites approximately once a month.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience working 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
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
• Organised, efficient, and proactive working style
• Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal
• Dutch language skills are highly desirable
• German language skills are considered an advantage

What we offer:

Our organisation offers the opportunity to make a visible impact while working in an agile environment. We offer 33 vacation days, a solid pension plan, travel allowance, training budget, healthy fruit @Work, hybrid working and social events with colleagues. A versatile, challenging and varied role where you will design, coordinate, organise, optimise and develop projects independently. You will join an enthusiastic and collaborative team within an informal and flexible organisation focused on continued growth.