Tech Lead System Development (Robotics)

Location: Lokeren, Belgium; satellite office in Berchem, Antwerp.

Company

hirify.global designs and manufactures state-of-the-art robotic automated storage solutions for intralogistics.

What you will do

• Coordinate the development of automated storage solutions, structural improvements, and new system features across multidisciplinary domains.
• Own system-level technical concepts, align requirements with peers, create and coordinate development plans, and validate that requirements are met.
• Set technical direction for network architecture, protocols, cybersecurity practices, and secure development while aligning solutions with product and business goals.
• Act as the R&D referent for the system, communicate developments to stakeholders, collect system-performance feedback, and collaborate with R&D, product management, and infrastructure teams.
• Own system performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, operational efficiency, reliability, and user friendliness.
• Build the R&D roadmap with the product manager and fellow tech leads, manage project budgets and timelines, lead quality meetings and cross-functional teams, and coordinate product documentation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in automation, mechatronics, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in automation or complex systems.
• Experience in software, machine safety, coding, or system configuration is appreciated.
• Curiosity about technology and the ability to collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds and areas of expertise.
• Positive attitude, autonomy, teamwork, and willingness to work in a cross-functional team.
• English is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an ambitious, growing organisation with an international environment and hands-on R&D challenges.
• Freedom to take initiative and intensive training from experienced colleagues.
• Company car with fuel card or charging pass, group and health insurance, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, net allowances, and a CAO90 bonus.
• Laptop and iPhone with subscription.
• 20 vacation days plus 12 additional days for a full year on a 40-hour workweek instead of 38 hours, for 32 days total.

Hiring process

• Applications are submitted through the vacancy application process.
• Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or headhunters are treated as direct applications without third-party compensation unless HR has signed their terms and conditions.
• Candidates remain registered in the system for 12 months and cannot be proposed again during this period.