R&D Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

Movu Robotics

Innovation, ambitious growth, technology, state-of-the-art robots – that’s Movu Robotics in a nutshell. Due to the in-house design and manufacturing process of our systems, an exciting, hands-on work environment with plenty of challenges and advancement opportunities is guaranteed. Will you help shape the future of intralogistics?

Job Description

The R&D Mechanical engineer is responsible for the research and development of mechanical components and system modules. This includes conceptualization, design, engineering and testing of new prototype components and full systems.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• You review the current automated warehouse solutions based on performance, downtime, technical specifications, …
• You discuss with colleagues (R&D, Service, Testing, …) about improvement points of the Movu Robotics products.
• You take the lead on R&D activities concerning mechanical components and the full mechanical product.
• You develop a PoC and plan a timeline in accordance with Movu’s Product Development Process.
• You perform mechanical design of system modules (NX).
• You are responsible for component selection and calculation.
• You interface with controls specialists to design a complete, mechatronic, solution.
• You make full production files (BOM’s, drawings, datasheets).
• You manage design states and revisions in the PLM package.
• You discuss test specifications and set-up with the Test & Validation team.
• You review prototype testing reports and adapt the PoC accordingly.
• You work together with the production engineer concerning assembly training for the blue collars.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in the material handling, manufacturing, automation, machine or aerospace industries.
• Your expertise is mainly mechanical, but you have a keen interest in the full product picture, including controls, electronics and software.
• You have knowledge and experience in CAD. You have experience with NX.
• You are an autonomous team player.
• English is a must (C1 or higher).
• Knowledge of Dutch is highly recommended.

Additional Information

What do we offer?

• A place in an enthusiastic, young organisation with the necessary ambitions

• The necessary freedom and opportunity to take initiative.

• An intensive training by experienced people.

• An attractive salary in an international environment with many benefits:

• Company car with fuel card/charging pass

• Group & health insurance

• Meal vouchers (8€)

• Net allowances

• CAO90 Bonus

• Laptop

• iPhone + subscription

• 20 days of vacation plus 12 extra days for working a full year on 40h-workweek instead of 38h (32 leave days in total)

Unsolicited representations by third parties (recruitment agencies, headhunters, ...) of CVs via mail and/or telephone for our vacancies are considered as direct applications where no compensation is provided to the third party. Any T&Cs from these third parties will not be accepted unless upon signature of the T&Cs by a person in charge of HR. Candidates remain registered in the system for 12 months and cannot be proposed again during this period.