Fortna

logistics

SystemEngineer(Mechatronics)

Houten, Netherlands FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“System Engineer (Mechatronics) at Fortna. Skills: System design, Logistics sorting systems development, Technical leadership. Development of logistics sorting systems. Implementation of logistics sorting systems at client sites”

What You'll Achieve.

Optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery; Ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow; Deliver exceptional value every day to our customers; Transform challenges into opportunities; Contribute to something greater than themselves; Design and deliver the next generation of logistics sorting systems across Europe; Ensure compliance with safety requirements and CE marking standards; Continuously improve future system designs; Optimize future system designs

Industry & Context.

logistics
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and creative problem-solving skills; Problem-solving across multiple projects

Eligibility Requirements

International travel to client sites approximately once a month

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Experience working in a technical environment with exposure to mechatronics projects, Knowledge of logistics systems, technical developments/applications, and safety standards, Ability to balance customer functional needs with technical quality considerations, analytical and creative problem-solving skills, Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment, Organised, efficient, and proactive working style, Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal

Nice to Have

Dutch language skills are highly desirable, German language skills are considered an advantage

What You'll Do.

Development of logistics sorting systems

Implementation of logistics sorting systems at client sites

Leading projects alongside the Project Manager

Acting as the technical lead

Coordinating the technical execution of the functional design across multiple engineering disciplines

Guiding Lead Engineers

Defining the functional design

Determining the technical operation of the sorting systems

Ensuring compliance with safety requirements and CE marking standards

Analyzing test and acceptance results

and testing systems during implementation phases

Managing multiple projects simultaneously

Maintaining regular communication with clients

Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate the technical execution of designs across engineering disciplines; Guide Lead Engineers throughout project execution; Advise colleagues on technical matters; Collaborative team environment

Communication Scope

Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal; Maintain regular communication with clients; Present, discuss, inspect, and test systems

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying timelines

Full Job Description

**FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.** **At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn 't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. ** **READY TO DESIGN AND DELIVER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LOGISTICS SORTING SYSTEMS ACROSS EUROPE?** As a System Engineer (Mechatronics) at FORTNA, you will be responsible for the development of logistics sorting systems and their implementation at client sites. You will lead projects alongside the Project Manager and act as the technical lead, taking primary responsibility for the technical solution. While involved throughout all project phases, you will coordinate the technical execution of the functional design across multiple engineering disciplines. Each discipline has a Lead Engineer whom you will guide while they oversee the engineering teams. At the start of each project, you will work closely with clients to understand operational needs and translate them into effective technical

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