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R&D Mechatronics Engineer
Do you also want to make a world of difference in the recycling industry? And soon be able to say that 80% of New York’s household waste is processed by your company’s machines, just like other types of waste? Then come work with us!
We are looking for R&D Mechatronics Engineer for the R&D team.
Location: Groningen, NL
What will be your role?
As an R&D Mechatronics Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software and assembling hardware for new products and applications. You will work in a multidisciplinary team of R&D engineers. Together you will work on the latest technologies in the world of waste sorting and recycling. A technically broad and challenging multidisciplinary position.
Your main duties:
• Integral supervision of new and ongoing R&D projects.
• Customer and cost conscious design of development projects.
• Writing the software of new machines.
• Working out / figuring out the hardware in consultation with the hardware department.
• Supervising and supporting the installation of new machines and prototypes at customers.
• Connecting prototypes in existing systems / standalone.
• Sparring with the Safety Expert on safety requirements and the safety of new machines and prototypes and implementing these requirements.
• Collect feedback and data from customers on new machines and prototypes.
• Create, maintain and collect project documentation
Who are you?
You are an extroverted and entrepreneurial engineer. You dare to take ownership and guide colleagues and customers in R&D projects. You have good communication skills and dare to put forward and defend your point of view. You remain constructive and give others space. You have strong foundation of electrical knowledge, but are also passionate about software. It is important that you are open to learning new skills / knowledge in the field of software and hardware given the continuous development of technology. You enjoy solving complex engineering issues, but you are also open to variety with simpler tasks, such as general machine control and small adjustments in an HMI. On the one hand, you are creative in coming up with solutions and on the other hand, you work in a structured way so that documentation is complete and in order.
What do you bring?
• You have bachelor+/university level cognitive ability and working ability.
• You completed education in the field of Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• You have good commercial skills, you are price and cost conscious, stress resistant, structured and also able to build good relationships for long-term cooperation.
• You are familiar with PLC programming in Structured Text, HMI development (C#, HTML, JavaScript and CSS) and you are able to do basic programming in C/C++.
• You have solid knowledge of electronic systems (including 3 phase controls, machine directive and EMC).
• Several years of experience in a technical and/or project driven (production) environment is a plus.
• Command of the English language at a professional level. Command of the German, Dutch and/or French language is an advantage.
• Possession of NEN3140 & VOL VCA certificate is an advantage.
• Experience with EPLAN is an advantage.
What do we offer?
• Excellent salary depending on knowledge and experience.
• Annual 27 vacation days + 13 ADV-days
• A varied and challenging position within an internationally active organization with strong growth ambitions.
• Possibility to hand in 3, 6 or 9 ADV-days for extra salary.
• The possibility to work partially from home (hybrid working).
• Ample opportunities for training and personal development.
Who are we?
Bollegraaf Recycling Solutions is internationally known as a leading producer of very large, turnkey recycling solutions. Bollegraaf has several branches or agents in Europe and North America, but our installations and total solutions can be found all over the world, for example in Mexico and Ghana.
In Appingedam and Emmen, approximately 400 employees work continuously on the products and services. From R&D to production, Bollegraaf has everything in-house and with our products we make a positive contribution to a sustainable world. The systems can separate raw materials from waste thanks to innovative and high-quality techniques. Bollegraaf is in a growth market; reuse and recycling of raw materials is crucial to ensure that the earth is not depleted. Our vision is clear: Waste does not exist, only a supply of valuable materials that need to be sorted, cleaned and prepared to enter another life cycle.
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Do you want more information or apply?
Apply by February 1, 2025 the latest by sending your CV and cover letter citing the job title to: sollicitatie@bollegraaf.com or respond via the link on our website. After the response date we will process all applications.
For more information please contact our HR department at +31 (0) 596-654333.
The vacancy will be posted simultaneously internally and externally.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. Unsolicited CVs we consider as a direct application from the candidate.
