Mechatronic Engineer

Mechatronic Engineer

Do you want to play an important role in complex instrumentation development? Are you looking for a diverse position in which you can apply your expertise to its full extent and increase your knowledge even further? And do you want to do this within a high-tech, international, but friendly and personal environment? Then this might be your chance to become a part of our ambitious R&D team!

In this role you will work in a multidisciplinary team on the development of Malvern Panalytical’s X-ray products, where you will be responsible for the mechatronic aspects of the system.

What are your responsibilities?

• Independently create solutions for mechatronic needs in our X-ray instruments
• You will work both on X-ray fluorescence spectrometers for elemental analysis as X-ray diffraction for structural analysis
• You will acquire and maintain knowledge of up-to-date design principles and technology and its potential application for Malvern Panalytical.
• You will propose and present realistic design options based on cost, market value and available capabilities that meet the stakeholder needs as much as possible
• You will define verification and validation strategies, write clear test plans and discuss this with suppliers if applicable.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electromechanics or Systems & Control or another relevant field with specialization in the field of mechatronic system design.
• You can show broad experience with motion control for advanced mechatronics. You have strong analytical skills, and you have experience using simulation tools.
• You have a can-do mentality and are not afraid to do hands-on work on machines or in the laboratory.
• Affinity with analytical instrumentation and/or physical principles is a pre
• A drive to work in a high-tech environment with the ambition to contribute to the development and maintenance of high-tech analytical instruments.
• Strongly results-driven with respect to problem solving: Ability to understand and act as needed based on a problem description.
• You can express yourself in English and Dutch, or you are willing to learn this.

YES, I WANT THIS JOB!

Please apply online.

About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps. Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.

We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories.We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery.Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments. We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

We are part of Spectris. Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps Your Partners in Discovery

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.