Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer – Machine Development & Industrial Automation
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The role in plain words
This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing industrial machines and pilot systems for sustainable textile manufacturing. You will lead machine integration, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and work with industrial automation systems like PLCs and fluid handling systems. Additionally, you will collaborate with R&D, operations, and international customers to scale up technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation & Control, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with industrial machinery, pilot systems, industrial automation systems, or process equipment
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)
- Experience in machine design, machine integration, or industrial equipment development
- Experience with industrial automation systems (PLC, HMI, sensors, instrumentation, and motion control)
- Experience working with international customers, suppliers, or technical partners
- Experience in process industries, pilot plants, fluid systems, or custom-built industrial machinery
- Willingness to travel internationally when required
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Who this suits
This role suits a hands-on engineer with a degree in mechanical, mechatronics, or electrical engineering who has experience with industrial machinery and automation. It is less ideal for those who prefer a purely theoretical design role or are unable to travel internationally when required.
Full job description
Original listing · kept for referenceAbout Sonovia
Sonovia is an innovative deep-tech company revolutionizing the textile industry through breakthrough sustainable technologies. We develop cutting-edge industrial systems that enable cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes for leading textile manufacturers worldwide.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team.
This hands-on role combines machine development, industrial automation, pilot systems, troubleshooting, and process optimization. You will play a key role in transforming breakthrough technologies into robust industrial-scale solutions, working closely with R&D, operations, suppliers, and international customers.
If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, improving machines, and turning innovative ideas into industrial reality, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, integrate, and optimize industrial machines and pilot systems.
• Lead machine integration, commissioning, system validation, and industrial scale-up activities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, automation, and process-related issues.
• Work with industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, motors, pumps, valves, and fluid handling systems.
• Support pilot trials, process optimization, and continuous system improvement.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, operations, suppliers, and international customers and technical partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine performance, reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation & Control, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with industrial machinery, pilot systems, industrial automation systems, or process equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
Preferred
• Experience in machine design, machine integration, or industrial equipment development.
• Experience with industrial automation systems (PLC, HMI, sensors, instrumentation, and motion control).
• Experience working with international customers, suppliers, or technical partners.
• Experience in process industries, pilot plants, fluid systems, or custom-built industrial machinery.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.
Why Join Sonovia?
• Be part of a fast-growing deep-tech company developing breakthrough sustainable technologies.
• Work on cutting-edge industrial systems with real-world global impact.
• Collaborate with leading international textile manufacturers and technology partners.
• Play a key role in transforming innovative ideas into industrial-scale solutions.
If you're passionate about engineering innovation and want to make a meaningful impact on the future of sustainable manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
Questions about this role
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- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation & Control, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, Hands-on experience with industrial machinery, pilot systems, industrial automation systems, or process equipment, Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)