Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer

Job Title

Job Description

The Organization:

Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. Our extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services – results in the realization of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology.

The products and processes developed by the R&D group include Shoe Sorters, Cross-Belt Sorters, Pop-up Transfer Sorters, Tilt-Tray Sorters, Bomb-bay Sorters, various types of Belt Conveyor, Individual Carrier Systems (ICS), AGVs/AMRs, Robotics, Custom Software, and more.

Vanderlande offers competitive salary, generous benefits, flexible working hours and ability to work from home (when possible), modern workspaces, amenities such as employee gym, and a genuine focus on people and culture. Vanderlande offers opportunities to display leadership and prospects for career advancement. 

The Role:

The R&D Mechanical Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team who are responsible for developing and refining products and processes for use in the automated logistics industry. The R&D Mechanical Engineer is largely focused on mechanical design, but is also engaged in aspects of software, electrical, and electromechanical design. This role requires travel up to 10%, both domestically and internationally.

Core Job Functions Include:

• Concepting of mechanical parts and assemblies
• Detailed design of mechanical parts and assemblies
• Employing rapid prototyping techniques to produce functional parts 
• Installation/assembly of test parts
• Testing and validation of parts/systems
• Occasional presence on site for support of new product pilots

Success:

Success in this role will require adopting and embracing an agile mindset, acknowledging the need for learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement, embracing emerging challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity, a preoccupation with innovating and delivering steadily more customer value, getting work done in small self-organizing teams, and collaborating in an interactive network.

Required Areas of Experience/Knowledge:

Mechanical Design/CAD with Solidworks

Sheet Metal Design

Solidworks Simulation

Finite Element Analysis

PDM/PLM Tooling

General understanding of control systems, actuators, and sensors

Preferred Areas of Experience/Knowledge:

Familiarity with Parcel and Airports Logistics

AWS D2.4

OSHA/ANSI/AISC standards

Product Lifecycle Management

Design for Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes & Tooling

Sheet Metal Fabrication Best Practices

Hands-on Mechanical Troubleshooting

ASME Y14.5

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

5 - 8 years relevant experience