Electromechanical Hardware Engineer

OTIV is a Ghent-based company leading the autonomous revolution in rail. As an Electromechanical Hardware Engineer, you will contribute to the mechanical development of next-generation rail systems. You will work across disciplines, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and RF, ensuring designs are reliable, manufacturable, and standards-compliant.

Requirements

• Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical hardware design, preferably in transportation, industrial, or rugged environments
• CAD / Mechanical Design (e.g. Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CREO)
• QA / FAI / Reliability Testing
• DFx (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFR)
• Thermal Design & Analysis
• Material Selection & Specification
• Cabling & Wiring Integration (Low-voltage / Rail-grade)
• Antennas / Connectivity Mechanical Considerations
• Compliance (CE, IP, EMC, Shock, Vibration)
• Validation & Test Planning
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• PLM / BoM Management - Documentation & Installation Guides
• Strong cross-team communication
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals relevant to cabling, grounding, and EMC

Benefits

• Full time offer with competitive salary package
• International environment in a disruptive scale-up with opportunities to grow
• Early riser or night owl? Either way, you’ll fit right in our flexible working hours system
• Hybrid working policy, with an office in beautiful Ghent (Belgium)
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun-loving office culture
• Team events and quarterly offsite
• 32 days of vacation