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!