Mechanical Engineer in the Intralogistics

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Work as Mechanical Engineer in the Intralogistics at AWL!

Would you like to design smart engineering solutions that make logistics processes smarter, faster and more efficient?

Preferably at least 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer;

Knowledge of and experience within industrial automation is considered an advantage;

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related engineering discipline;

A flexible, pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, combined with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

A competitive salary between €4.000 and €5.500, depending on your knowledge and experience;

40 days of annual leave based on a full-time working week;

Access to the AWL Academy, offering more than 50 training programmes covering both technical and personal development;

Participation in our Boost Your Life vitality programme, including boot camps, spinning classes and fresh fruit at the office;

Plenty of opportunities for personal input, training and professional development.

From initial concept to working machine: as a Mechanical Engineer at AWL, you play a key role in designing innovative intralogistics solutions.

Within our Intralogistics business unit, you will design smart solutions for logistical processes. What you design is not only built but also commissioned and used by customers around the world.

You will work on both existing and new concepts. From the initial idea through to a fully operational machine, you are involved every step of the way. You contribute ideas, test solutions and ensure every design detail is right.

Working closely with colleagues from various disciplines, you will be part of multidisciplinary project teams developing innovative solutions. You will also regularly collaborate with customers and suppliers, giving you direct insight into the impact of your work.

Depending on your ambitions and development goals, there are opportunities to progress into roles such as Lead Engineer.

Designing and developing mechanical concepts and machines

Performing and/or coordinating concept testing

Collaborating with customers, suppliers and fellow engineers

Contributing to the continuous improvement of standards and designs

We fill our vacancies through our own recruitment department. We therefore do not welcome unsolicited approaches in relation to this vacancy.

Unsolicited profiles, CVs or candidate proposals from agencies (in any form whatsoever) will be regarded as direct applications from the candidate themselves. No rights may be derived from these, and no remuneration is payable in respect of them.

You start the week full of energy. After catching up with your colleagues over a cup of coffee, you plan your priorities for the week and reserve time for ad hoc matters. You are currently working on two active projects, which keeps your work varied and engaging.

You continue working on a project that has reached the final stages of the design concept. Today, you are preparing a customer presentation to showcase the project's progress and present the final design.

After lunch and a walk outside with colleagues, you return to your project. A meeting is scheduled to hand over parts of the project to your Hardware Engineering colleagues, who will continue with the detailed specifications.

You receive a call from the workshop regarding one of your projects. As the responsible engineer, you provide technical advice and support your colleagues in resolving issues, helping to ensure the successful delivery of a high-quality machine.

Time flies. Before you know it, the working day is coming to an end. You wrap up your tasks, close your laptop and head home with a sense of satisfaction.

AWL stands out for its commitment to being a good employer, with ‘caring for others’ at its core. Learning from one another and collaborating on innovative high-tech solutions are central to our approach. Colleagues are engaged, and there is ample opportunity for personal and professional development. This creates a dynamic environment where opportunities and ideas are embraced. We believe in our people! Down-to-earth and straightforward, at AWL you work in an international setting with passionate professionals. With offices in the Netherlands (HQ), Czech Republic, China, Mexico, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we work hard and together with over 700 colleagues to deliver global productivity for our customers.

For role-related questions, please contact Joop Douma, Engineering Team Leader, on [staat bij de werkgever]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Priya Jhorai, Corporate Recruiter, on [staat bij de werkgever].