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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Electromechanical Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Otiv - **Location:** Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Hardware Design, Software Reliability Testing, Systems Integration, Computer-augmented Design and Manufacturing, Integration Frameworks, Creo, Ansys - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/electromechanical-hardware-engineer-otiv-9008033 ## About the Role * 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 Nice to have: * Experience with railway compliance standards (e.g. EN 50155, EN 45545-2, EN 50716) * Embedded system packaging (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, PLCs) * PCB Enclosure & Integration Design * FEA / Simulation (e.g. Fusion simulation tools, Ansys) * Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies ## Description As an Electromechanical Hardware Engineer, you will contribute to the mechanical development of next-generation rail systems, from early design through prototyping, validation, and into production. You will be part of our engineering team, reporting to our Hardware Lead. Expect to work across disciplines, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and RF, ensuring designs are reliable, manufacturable, and standards-compliant. You'll be the glue between engineering, operations, and external suppliers. You'll make sure the electrical/cabling layouts are fit for system integration. The mission is to contribute to the development of OTIV's autonomous rail technology, helping reduce emissions, improve safety, and reshape the future of transportation., * Create mechanical design of hardware mounts, enclosures, and integration components using CAD tools (e.g. Fusion 360 / SolidWorks / CREO) * Drive product development from concept through validation and into production, ensuring DFM/DFA/DFT/DFR principles are applied * Define and execute test & validation plans through certification processes, including FAI, thermal testing, vibration, IP, EMC, and mechanical reliability * Select materials and components based on durability, thermal, and compliance requirements * Develop and document installation manuals, BoMs, mechanical/electrical interface overviews, and technical specifications * Create and maintain electrical integration diagrams between our system and tram/train interfaces * Manage suppliers and prototyping partners, ensuring quality deliverables and timely execution * Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for mechanical failures or integration challenges * Participate in on-site (EU) installations, measurements, and client visits (pre-installation and post-installation) * Contribute in electrical/cabling layouts and connector integration * Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, QA and operations teams * Manage the PLM system and own documentation for assigned modules/components ## Related Videos - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) - [Colorful quantum randomness](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100257-colorful-quantum-randomness) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)