Key responsibilities:

• Working with the business, to translate market requirements for equipment into design specifications, architecture and design while maintaining an overall alignment with platform design and activities.
• Taking ownership for optimization of equipment performance (technical performance, quality, throughput, cost, …) during the various phases of product development;
• Exploring new opportunities and technologies by developing concept designs, and by evaluating feasibility by model-based engineering.
• Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team to develop new solutions to extend the roadmap and product portfolio in conveyance systems.
• Development and maintenance of product roadmap solutions.
• Development of (embedded) algorithms for testing, control and/or automation of conveyance equipment.
• Frequent and productive interactions with senior management, customers, and peers, on matters of new equipment development.

Desired qualifications:

• Accredited university degree (MSc or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in mechatronic system engineering and development is required.
• Expertise in system architecture and systems thinking, ability to develop software and hardware architectures from scratch.
• Application relevant knowledge of commonly used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. 
• Knowledge in the field of conveyance solutions is a preference.
• Experience with Advanced Software Development and IT networking
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink for simulation, analysis, system design, algorithm design, automatic code generation
• Experience with automation platforms e.g. from: Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Inductive Automation, Beckhoff
• Basic understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL508A Standards and regulations

Personal:

• Ability to translate manufacturer data sheets into practical applications, ensuring accurate and efficient system integration.
• Ability to problem solve and be creative. 
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written. 
• Ability to build effective relationships with engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors. 
• Ability to lead people interdisciplinary at the technical level (systems, electrical, mechanical and software engineering) towards delivering a new module.
• A self-managed individual who is a team player. 
• Ability to travel when needed for testing and development.