Job Title: QA Engineer
Location: Ghent
Salary: €70,000 + Company Car
Industry: Robotics
About the Role
A fast-growing international technology company active in automation and robotics for logistics environments is looking for a Model-Based Systems & QA Engineer to strengthen its engineering team.
The organization develops advanced automation solutions and systems that improve operational efficiency in modern warehouses and distribution centers. With strong in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the company offers a dynamic environment with challenging technical projects and significant growth opportunities.
In this role, you will play a key part in developing dynamic system models and ensuring quality within model-based engineering workflows. The position combines technical expertise in simulation and modeling with quality assurance practices to guarantee reliable simulations and compliance with engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Modeling (MATLAB / Simulink)
* Design, develop, and maintain dynamic models of physical systems including mechanical and electrical components.
* Calibrate and validate models to ensure accurate representation of real-world system behavior.
* Integrate models into broader simulation environments and development workflows.
Quality Assurance
* Define and implement test strategies for model-based development.
* Execute validation procedures to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with engineering standards.
* Maintain documentation and quality control within the modeling process.
CI/CD & Test Automation
* Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated model testing and validation.
* Implement automated reporting and monitoring using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
* Improve testing efficiency through automation frameworks and continuous integration practices.
Collaboration
* Work closely with software engineers, system architects, and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of models into the development lifecycle.
* Contribute to cross-functional projects and support the continuous improvement of engineering workflows.
Candidate Profile
* Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or Software Engineering.
* 5+ years of experience in a similar engineering or model-based development role.
* Strong hands-on experience with MATLAB and Simulink is essential.
* Expertise in physical system modeling.
* Knowledge of Quality Assurance methodologies within engineering environments.
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks.
* Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.