Mechanical Engineer R&D – Robotics

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Reports To
R&D Global Unit Lead

Your Role
In this position, you will combine mechanical and mechatronic expertise to design and develop next-generation robot mechanics. Your work will focus on the design and analysis of mechanics – performing kinematic, dynamic and strength calculations – while contributing to innovative concepts and detailed designs.

You will be part of Codian Robotics, the leading innovator in Pick & Place robots, operating under B&R (part of the ABB Group). Our robots are used worldwide in industries such as food and packaging and logistics. As we expand our R&D team, we are looking for an enthusiastic engineer who thrives on solving technical challenges and wants to make an impact in a fast-growing, international environment.

What makes this role unique
You will join a team of passionate designers and engineers working on state-of-the-art robot-mechanics. Your ideas and calculations will directly influence the performance and precision of our robots. This is your chance to shape the future of industrial robotics.

What you will do

Work independently on R&D projects, from concept to implementation.

Perform analysis of robot concepts, for example kinematic and dynamic calculations.

Analyze mechanical designs with for example finite element calculations.

Create mechanical designs in CAD.

Test and verify robots and their subsystems.

Support assembly and act as technical contact for suppliers.

Assist Sales with technical inquiries and pilot applications.

Ensure compliance with standards, guidelines, and design constraints.

Your Profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Strong ability to perform calculations.

Experience in machine design and analysis; affinity with food or packaging industry is a plus.

Skilled in CAD design.

Hands‑on mentality and interest in prototyping.

Solution‑oriented, with strong communication skills in Dutch and English.

What We Offer

A challenging role in a growing company with a great team spirit.

Work in an enthusiastic, agile engineering team with room to grow.

International environment as part of ABB Group.

Competitive salary, 13th month, 40 days off (27 vacation + 13 ADV), and a solid pension scheme.

Ready to join us?
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Questions? Contact  Jacqueline Pereboom  at    or  +31 (0) .

More About Us
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Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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