R&D Mechanical Engineer
Movu Robotics
Lokeren, Belgium · Mechanical, Mechatronics & Actuation
The R&D Mechanical engineer is responsible for the research and development of mechanical components and system modules.
Apply on Movu Robotics’ careers page- Company
- Movu Robotics
- Location
- Lokeren, Belgium
- Specialism
- Mechanical, Mechatronics & Actuation
- First listed here
- 17 October 2026
About the role
R&D Mechanical Engineer Company Description Movu Robotics Innovation, ambitious growth, technology, state-of-the-art robots – that’s Movu Robotics in a nutshell. Due to the in-house design and manufacturing process of our systems, an exciting, hands-on work environment with plenty of challenges and advancement opportunities is guaranteed. Will you help shape the future of intralogistics? Job Description The R&D Mechanical engineer is responsible for the research and development of mechanical components and system modules. This includes conceptualization, design, engineering and testing of new prototype components and full systems. Tasks & Responsibilities • You review the current automated warehouse solutions based on performance, downtime, technical specifications, … • You discuss with colleagues (R&D, Service, Testing, …) about improvement points of the Movu Robotics products. • You take the lead on R&D activities concerning mechanical components and the full mechanical product. • You develop a PoC and plan a timeline in accordance with Movu’s Product Development Process. • You perform mechanical design of system modules (NX). • You are responsible for component selection and calculation. • You interface with controls specialists to design a complete, mechatronic, solution. • You make full production files (BOM’s, drawings, datasheets). • You manage design states and revisions in the PLM package. • You discuss test specifications and set-up with the Test & Validation team. • You review prototype testing reports and adapt the PoC accordingly. • You work together with the production engineer concerning assembly training for the blue collars. Qualifications • You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics or a related field. • You have at least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in the material handling, manufacturing, automation, machine or aerospace industries. • Your expertise is mainly mechanical, but you have a keen interest in the full product picture, including controls, electronics and software. • You have knowledge and experience in CAD. You have experience with NX. • You are an autonomous team player. • English is a must (C1 or higher). • Knowledge of Dutch is highly recommended. Additional Information What do we offer? • A place in an enthusiastic, young organisation with the necessary ambitions • The necessary freedom and opportunity to take initiative. • An intensive training by experienced people. • An attractive salary in an international environment with many benefits: Company car with fuel card/charging passGroup & health insuranceMeal vouchers (8€)Net allowancesCAO90 BonusLaptopiPhone + subscription20 days of vacation plus 12 extra days for working a full year on 40h-workweek instead of 38h (32 leave days in total) • Company car with fuel card/charging pass • Group & health insurance • Meal vouchers (8€) • Net allowances • CAO90 Bonus • Laptop • iPhone + subscription • 20 days of vacation plus 12 extra days for working a full year on 40h-workweek instead of 38h (32 leave days in total) Unsolicited representations by third parties (recruitment agencies, headhunters, ...) of CVs via mail and/or telephone for our vacancies are considered as direct applications where no compensation is provided to the third party. Any T&Cs from these third parties will not be accepted unless upon signature of the T&Cs by a person in charge of HR. Candidates remain registered in the system for 12 months and cannot be proposed again during this period.