Development Engineer, Mechatronics

Kalmar; Stargard; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Minimal travel (~5%)

Job summary

Kalmar in Stargard is seeking a Development Engineer – Mechatronics to influence the full lifecycle of vehicle control systems. You will split time between electrical design using E3 software and hands-on production support in a collaborative, local team with global exposure.

The role requires a higher degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, about 5 years of relevant experience, and a working knowledge of CAN topology, 3D CAD tools, and Danfoss Plus+1 PLC programming.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional engineering experience preferred in mobile heavy machinery or automotive.
• Higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proficiency in E3 electrical design; PLC programming with Danfoss Plus+1 is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of control systems, CAN bus topologies, and 3D CAD.
• SEP qualification valid up to 1kV.
• English at least B1, written and spoken; high autonomy and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design & Custom Engineering: develop and maintain vehicle control systems; electrical designs using E3 and 3D CAD.
• Production & Product Support: provide technical support to Production, Sourcing and Quality on site.
• Testing & Validation: conduct on-vehicle software testing, functional safety checks, and control system validation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with global project managers, sourcing teams, and local production lines.

Skills

Electrical problem-solving

Autonomy

Proactive communication

English (B1)

Education

Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics degree

Tools

E3 software

Danfoss Plus+1 PLC

3D CAD tools

CAN bus

Job description

Join us and take your career to the next level

Join Kalmar in Stargard as a Development Engineer – Mechatronics in our Sustaining Engineering team. Working in a close-knit local team, you will have a direct impact on the entire product life cycle. This position offers a balanced focus between electrical design and production support/custom engineering.

What Are Your Key Responsibilities

• Design & Custom Engineering (50%): Develop and maintain vehicle control systems, create electrical designs using E3 software, and handle 3D CAD & software development tasks.
• Production & Product Support (50%): Provide direct technical support to Production, Sourcing, and Quality teams to solve complex electrical and control system issues on site.
• Testing & Validation: Execute on-vehicle software testing, functional safety checks, and control system validation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global project managers, sourcing teams, and local production lines.

What We Offer You

• High Impact: Direct ownership of entire vehicle control systems in a agile local team with global exposure.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working model (3 days in office / 2 days remote) and minimal travel requirements (~5%).
• Professional Growth: Hands-on experience with advanced mobile machinery and modern software tools.

What You Bring To The Role

• Experience: preferably 5 years of professional engineering experience (preferred background in the mobile heavy machinery or automotive industry).
• Education: Higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical fields.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in electrical design using E3 software (asset).
  • Hands-on PLC programming experience Danfoss Plus+1 (asset).
  • Solid knowledge of control systems, CAN bus topologies, and 3D CAD tools.
  • Basic familiarity with Functional Safety principles.
• Certifications: Valid SEP qualifications (up to 1kV).
• Soft Skills & Languages:
  • Minimum B1 English level (communicative written and spoken).
  • High level of autonomy in electrical problem-solving.
  • Proactive attitude, open communication, and attention to detail.

Contact: Ireneusz Iskra directly at: [e-mail].