R&D Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Lokeren, Belgium

Company

hirify.global designs and manufactures state-of-the-art robotic systems for intralogistics, with an in-house development and production process.

What you will do

• Research, conceptualize, design, engineer, and test mechanical components, system modules, prototypes, and complete automated warehouse solutions.
• Review product performance, downtime, technical specifications, prototype test reports, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead R&D activities for mechanical components and the complete mechanical product, including PoC development and timelines aligned with the Product Development Process.
• Perform mechanical design in NX, select and calculate components, and create BOMs, drawings, and datasheets.
• Coordinate with controls specialists to develop complete mechatronic solutions and with Test & Validation on test specifications and setups.
• Manage PLM design states and revisions and collaborate with production engineering on assembly training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics or a related field.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in material handling, manufacturing, automation, machine, or aerospace industries.
• Predominantly mechanical expertise with a strong interest in the complete product, including controls, electronics, and software.
• Knowledge and experience with CAD, including experience with NX.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team player.
• English at C1 level or higher is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Dutch is highly recommended.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an ambitious, enthusiastic, and young organisation with opportunities to take initiative.
• Receive intensive training from experienced colleagues.
• International work environment with group and health insurance, meal vouchers, net allowances, and a CAO90 bonus.
• Company car with fuel card or charging pass, laptop, and iPhone with subscription.
• 20 vacation days plus 12 additional days for working a full year on a 40-hour week instead of 38 hours, for 32 days of leave in total.

Hiring process

• Applications from recruitment agencies, headhunters, and other third parties are treated as direct applications without compensation unless HR has signed the applicable terms.
• Candidate profiles remain registered for 12 months and cannot be proposed again during this period.