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Principal Engineer R&D Mechatronic (m/f/d)

HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH • 68782 Brühl, Baden, Germany
100% English First Est. €72,000 - €95,000 / year
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Key Job Details & Specifications

  • Contract: Permanent (Unbefristet)
  • Employment: Full-Time
  • Start Date: From 2027-01-01
  • Work Location: 68782 Brühl, Baden, Germany
  • Employer: HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH
  • Responsibilities**
  • Structure and shape new mechatronic development projects from concept to series production, considering legal, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, as well as the needs of external stakeholders.
  • Provide technical advice and develop solutions for mechatronics-related issues, particularly at the interfaces between hardware development, manufacturing and procurement.
  • Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams, including Production, Production Preparation and Procurement, to ensure manufacturing-oriented product development.
  • Evaluate and ensure the manufacturability of mechatronic components, including the selection and application of appropriate manufacturability assessment methods while considering cost and other commercial constraints.
  • Design, implement, and maintain surface and coating technologies as part of product development.
  • Requirements**
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical field
  • Solid knowledge of mechatronic systems development as well as relevant standards and legislation.
  • Experience in structuring and integrating assemblies consisting of mechanical, electronic and software components.
  • Knowledge of modern development and simulation tools as well as PLM systems (e.g., CAD, FEA, thermal simulation, Teamcenter).
  • Strong awareness of quality and safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of common coating processes and their impact on component properties is desirable.
  • Very good command of German and English, both written and spoken.