Location: Delft, The Netherlands

Reports to: Head of Product

Job Type: 0.8-1.0 FTE / Hybrid

About Bird Control Group

We are an innovative company specializing in laser technology integrated with robotics, developing unique solutions for bird repulsion in various environments. Our mission is to create sustainable, efficient, and humane systems to protect agricultural, industrial, and aviation spaces. Our values are: Flexibility, Ownership, Openness, and Transparency. Join our dynamic team to shape the future of robotic laser systems!

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize robotic systems equipped with laser technology for bird deterrence purposes. Your daily job involves a mix of designing new products and accessories and upgrading our current products in the field. You will work on the mechanical and mechatronic aspects of our products, ensuring seamless integration of mechanics and electronics. This role requires creativity and a passion for solving engineering challenges. You will work in a small development team that works on both new, longer-term product development projects as well as one-off design requests and upgrades to our current products, which requires you to be flexible and deal with shifting priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components for our products and accessories, and hand them over to the right supplier for production.
• Integrate mechatronic systems, including sensors and actuators, to ensure precise and reliable operation of our products.
• Design and build custom, one-off mechatronic solutions for unique customer applications. For example, make 3D printed or machined parts come together with sheet metal parts, cable harnesses, and custom cables to build a one-off accessory for a customer.
• Connect with external partners and suppliers to use their expertise in your projects, for example, for design reviews, compliance testing, and prototype manufacturing.
• Collaborate with your embedded software and full-stack colleagues to create fully functional automated laser bird dispersal products.
• Document your finalized designs into technical drawings and Bill of Materials. You own the Technical Product Documentation of our products.
• Validate functionality of prototypes with a wide range of test tooling, such as lab bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, laser power meters, etc.
• Design and build custom test tools in collaboration with our assembly partner.
• Apply your knowledge and expertise to support your Tech Service colleagues or parts suppliers when issues arise with the current products in the field or during assembly.
• Conduct (field) tests to evaluate the effectiveness of robotic units in real-world environments.
• Ensure compliance by incorporating safety and industry regulations into the product design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, robotics, or mechatronics
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion360, or Inventor) for designing mechanical components.
• Strong knowledge of robotics, actuators, and sensors.
• Familiarity with prototyping, 3D printing, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in designing parts that are produced using a variety of production techniques, such as injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, etc.
• Experience with prototyping, for example, using a 3D printer
  

Skills & competencies

• Problem-solving mindset with strong hands-on skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with Altium and/or electronics design is considered a plus
• Familiarity with production environments is considered a plus (DFM)
• Already based in the Netherlands and holding a valid work permit

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package - unlimited leave, quarterly bonus, fit allowance, and more.
• Opportunity to work on innovative cutting-edge technology in a growing industry.
• Chance to make a positive impact on environmental and industrial challenges.

How to apply

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To get inspired, you can visit our website:
www.birdcontrolgroup.com, or LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bird-control-group/