Electromechanical Validation Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Lokeren, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium; daily commuting to headquarters is required and no telework is allowed.

Company

hirify.global designs and manufactures state-of-the-art robotic systems for intralogistics.

What you will do

• Develop maintainable Python test software with reusable components, clear assertions, error handling, and useful failure messages.
• Automate testing of Linux applications through software interfaces and data communication, including SiL environments with Docker.
• Help build HiL setups for embedded software and electronics using simulated sensor and actuator signals.
• Translate requirements, historical defects, and product risks into automated tests covering failure scenarios, boundary values, and configuration variants.
• Integrate repeatable test execution into development and release flows using CI/CD, traceable versions, configurations, and results.
• Investigate failures, document results, recommend corrective actions, track defects to closure, and collaborate with software, electronics, mechanical, and external teams.

Requirements

• Technical bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation, Computer Science, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing, automation, machine building, or aerospace.
• Hands-on experience with software development and automated testing, including independent development and maintenance of a defined test solution.
• Solid Python skills, including structured code, OOP, SOLID, PEP8, error handling, Git, and testing of test software.
• Experience with test design and the ability to explain covered risks and remaining uncertainty.
• Comfortable working in Linux and investigating logs, processes, configurations, and communication.
• Ability to systematically analyse software or integration problems and communicate findings clearly with engineers.
• Interest in embedded systems and the interaction between software, electronics, sensors, and actuators; autonomous approach and strong communication skills.
• Clear communication in Dutch and English; English at C1 level or higher. Eligible to work in Belgium and able to commute daily to Lokeren.

Nice to have

• HiL/SiL, interface simulation, or hardware control from test software.
• pytest, Robot Framework, or similar test frameworks; Docker and Azure DevOps.
• Communication protocols, data communication, and network traffic analysis.
• Ability to read embedded C/C++ and help debug on an embedded target.
• Basic electronics and measurement-tool knowledge, including oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical tests, predefined procedures, and hands-on hardware work.
• Responsible use of AI for analysis and test development, with verification of results.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role in an ambitious, hands-on organisation with freedom to take initiative.
• Intensive training from experienced colleagues and opportunities to shape the testing approach.
• Company car with fuel card or charging pass, laptop, and iPhone with subscription.
• Group and health insurance, meal vouchers worth €8, eco vouchers, net allowances, and a CAO90 bonus.
• 20 vacation days plus 12 additional days for a full year on a 40-hour week instead of 38 hours, for 32 days in total.
• Satellite office available in Berchem, Antwerp.

Hiring process

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