Mechatronics Engineer

Mechatronics Engineer – Software Development & Advanced Engineering

📍 Leuven, Belgium | Hybrid – Minimum 3 days onsite per week

About the opportunity

Are you a Mechatronics Engineer with a passion for software development, automation, and complex engineering challenges?

We are partnering with a globally recognised technology company specialising in industrial imaging machinery to find an experienced Mechatronics Engineer with strong software development skills to join their innovative engineering team in Leuven.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electronics, and software development, contributing to the design and development of sophisticated industrial imaging systems.

You will play an important role in bringing together hardware and software components, developing intelligent solutions that control, monitor, and optimise complex machinery. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll help turn challenging technical concepts into reliable, high-performance systems.

Your role

As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and integrating software-driven solutions within complex mechatronic systems.

Working closely with software developers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and other technical specialists, you will contribute to the development, testing, and optimisation of advanced industrial equipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions for complex mechatronic systems and industrial machinery.
• Develop and maintain software components using programming languages such as C++, Python, and/or C#.
• Integrate software with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems to ensure seamless system functionality.
• Work on control systems, automation, motion control, and equipment integration.
• Develop and improve software responsible for controlling, monitoring, and communicating with industrial hardware.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate system requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Perform software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting across integrated hardware and software environments.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, maintainability, and overall functionality.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the development lifecycle.

What They're Looking For

They are looking for a technically strong Mechatronics Engineer who combines a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems with practical software development experience.

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in software development, ideally within a mechatronics, automation, robotics, or industrial engineering environment.
• Good programming skills in C++ and/or Python. Experience with C# is also valuable.
• Understanding of the integration between software, electronics, and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with control systems, automation, embedded software, or hardware integration.
• Ability to analyse complex technical problems and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience with software testing, debugging, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a hands-on approach to engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary technical teams.

Nice to have:

• Experience with PLC programming, robotics, or motion control systems.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time software.
• Experience with industrial automation or machine control applications.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, EtherCAT, Modbus, or TCP/IP.
• Experience working with sensors, actuators, and complex electromechanical systems.
• Background in industrial imaging, scientific equipment, or other high-tech machinery environments.

What's on offer?

You'll join a globally recognised company operating at the forefront of industrial imaging technology, offering the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects involving advanced machinery, software, and engineering innovation.

The package includes:

• Gross monthly salary up to €7,000, depending on experience.
• Company car or Mobility Budget
• Meal vouchers.
• Hospitalisation insurance.
• Group insurance.
• Company laptop.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Leuven.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial technologies alongside highly skilled engineering specialists.
• A multidisciplinary environment where you can develop your expertise across software, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

Interested?

If you're a Mechatronics Engineer with a passion for software development and enjoy working on complex systems where hardware and software come together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to explore this opportunity and take the next step in your career within the world of advanced industrial technology.