About this System Control Engineer - Mechatronics and Motion Control role at Frencken Group
System Control Engineer - Mechatronics & Motion Control
About Frencken
Frencken Group is a global technology solutions provider and strategic manufacturing partner serving leading companies in the semiconductor, analytical, medical, industrial automation, and aerospace industries. At Frencken Mechatronics, we design and manufacture high-precision mechatronic systems and modules, working at the forefront of innovation in a dynamic, international environment.
Currently, we are looking for a System Control Engineer, contributing to the development, operation and optimization of high-precision mechatronic systems.
This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise across mechanics, electronics, software, and control systems while gradually taking ownership of your own technical projects.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the design and development of high-precision mechatronic systems and modules
- Contributing to the design and optimization of motion control systems, including positioning, speed, acceleration and stability
- Troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis on complex high-tech mechatronic modules at system level, including occasional activities within the cleanroom when required
- Analyzing interactions between mechanical, electrical, software and control components to identify and resolve system-level issues
- Supporting the diagnosis and resolution of performance-related issues, including positioning errors, instability, vibrations and unexpected system behavior
- Working together with multidisciplinary engineering teams to implement and validate effective solutions
- Supporting the integration of mechatronic products and production tooling into stable production processes
- Building and testing prototypes and systematically investigating technical challenges
Required knowledge and skills
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechatronics, Systems & Control or a related field
- 0–5 years of relevant experience in a complex high-tech mechatronic environment.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Affinity with system-level debugging and root cause analysis of high-tech mechatronic modules.
- Ability to understand the interaction between mechanics, electronics, software and control systems when analyzing system behavior.
- Ability to understand and evaluate technical challenges across mechanics, motors, control systems and software, make well-found technical recommendations, and effectively communicate decisions, solutions and their impact to management and customers.
- Knowledge of verification, validation and system qualification methodologies
- Good communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
What We Offer
- An attractive employment package with a competitive salary
- Annual bonus scheme
- 40 days of holiday per year
- Travel allowance and pension scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and technical training
- The chance to work on innovative high-tech products and advanced mechatronic systems
- An open, collaborative and international working environment with experienced engineering professionals
- Career growth opportunities within a global technology organization
Interested? Apply today!