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