Development Engineer, Mechatronics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global exposure

Low travel

Job summary

Kalmar in Stargard is seeking a Development Engineer – Mechatronics to join the Sustaining Engineering team. You will influence the entire product life cycle with a balance of electrical design and production support, on a local team with global context.

The role emphasizes hands-on electrical design, PLC programming, and cross-functional collaboration across Production, Sourcing, and Quality. A hybrid work model is offered, with on-site and remote days, and a focus on growth in mobile machinery

Qualifications

• Proficiency in electrical design using E3 software.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience Danfoss Plus+1.
• Solid knowledge of control systems, CAN bus topologies, and 3D CAD tools.
• Basic familiarity with Functional Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Design & Custom Engineering (50%): develop and maintain vehicle control systems, create electrical designs using E3, and handle 3D CAD & software development tasks.
• Production & Product Support (50%): provide direct technical support to Production, Sourcing, and Quality teams to solve 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.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Control systems

CAN bus

3D CAD

Functional Safety

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

E3 software

Danfoss Plus+1

Job description

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.