Career Opportunities: System Engineer (31161)

Requisition ID 31161 - Posted - Kinetron BV - Kinetron Group - Tilburg (Docklands 9) - Engineering & Science - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Associate - No Travel Required

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System Engineer (Product development)

Company: Kinetron BV (an ASSA ABLOY company)

Location: Tilburg, Netherlands

Kinetron BV, an ASSA ABLOY company, is an international high-tech innovative organization located in Tilburg. We specialize in researching, developing, manufacturing, and assembling customer-specific energy harvesting modules and products. Our expertise includes energy harvesting technologies such as induction, solar, NFC, ambient, low-power (IoT) electronics, micro mechanisms, motors, and actuators. We maintain a professional approach while fostering a family-like atmosphere. Our organization values short lines of communication, transparency, and empowerment

At Kinetron BV, we have long-term worldwide partnerships with market leaders in various segments including opening solutions, digital locks, access control, smart buildings, watches, wearables, sanitary products, irrigation, and gas water heaters.

Due to the expansion of our R&D department, we are seeking a System Engineer to join our team for 32-38 hours per week .

What you would do as System Engineer

You will work on the development and technical coordination of a variety of new and exciting products which include a combination of complex mechanics, electronics and firmware. As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, industrialization, and testing of new products. You will also be responsible for ensuring that our products meet high industry standards of quality. You will report directly to the R&D Manager.

Your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and technically coordinate (including design, testing, industrialization, and certification) new products and product features based on customer needs/feedback, industry standards, and business objectives

• Coordinate team of development engineers from product requirements up to the start of production

• Provide leadership by working collaboratively, sharing ideas, and identifying opportunities for improvement

• Coordinate engineering teams to clarify work packages, manage trade-off studies, and resolve engineering issues

• Analyse customer and product feedback, and incorporate suggestions and improvements into product designs

• Work closely with product managers, manufacturers, quality and other engineers in developing effective product specifications

• Develop and maintain accurate, comprehensive product documentation and engineering files

• Implement product testing and validation plans

• Coordinate/assist industrialization phase of the product development

• Be the point of contact for technical support questions for internal and external parties

• Provide input on cost, development schedule, and other important considerations

• Plan and manage project schedules

• Utilize Jira for project tracking and Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects related to the development process, quality, efficiency, safety, and environmental initiatives

  The skills and experience you need

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or related field

• Good understanding of electro mechanical product structures and interaction between mechanics, electronics and FW

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role

• Strong understanding of cost, quality, and product performance

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Fluent in spoken and written English; Knowledge of Dutch is a plus

• Good problem-solving abilities

• Ability to prioritize own time and workload

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

• Have high-level of creativity, initiative, pragmatism and persuasiveness

• Have affinity with project management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated, works independently with minimal day to day supervision

• Proficiency in using Jira for project tracking and Confluence for documentation

• Must have own transportation within a reachable distance from Tilburg

  What we can offer you

• Opportunity to work on highly technical, innovative, and environmentally friendly products for prestigious clients

• The chance to work in a leading global company in access control systems

• Autonomous role with diverse tasks and responsibilities within a collaborative and innovative work culture

• Opportunities for professional and personal growth and development

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• CAO “Metaalunie” benefits, including holidays, pension schemes, WIA insurance, etc

  We review applications regularly, so don’t wait

  We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply.

  To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the position or the process, please send an email to Shannon Gomez - TA Business Partner via Shannon.gomez@assaabloy.com

  Let's create a safer and more open world together!

  We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

  Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

  As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

  As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.