Amazon MSP (Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging) at Hamme Belgium is seeking a seasoned and hands-on Test Engineer to join the Design and Test team. This team is a multi-disciplinary environment of design leaders and test engineers dedicated to develop automated solutions and how millions of customer orders are fulfilled every day. The Field Test Engineer role spans from workshop and laboratory development to field operations, requiring regular travel to various sites all around the world to continue implementation and support of our mechatronic solutions. The test engineer will drive comprehensive testing plans while demonstrating deep hands-on expertise in developing and executing machine setup specifications. Beyond traditional testing responsibilities, this role demands advanced troubleshooting capabilities as well as enhancements and improvements of the design as the most important outcome of the tests and the ability to guide the development of technical training materials. Working closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls development engineers, technical operations, and solutions engineering teams, you will define, execute, and report on verification and validation tests. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing machine performance, ensuring reliable operations, and maintaining technical excellence across multiple locations. This position offers the unique opportunity to influence the future of automation technology while working with systems in both laboratory and field environments. The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise and passion for innovation, but also a true Builder's mindset with the ability to drive operational excellence through leadership and technical guidance.
Key job responsibilities
•Develop and execute test plans for mechanical, electrical, and control systems
•Perform functional, integration, and acceptance testing of automation equipment
•Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
•Troubleshoot and resolve issues in mechanical, electrical, and control systems
•Document test results and recommend design improvements
About the team
The ANR10 test and design team has the key responsibility to assure the definition and implementation of an appropriate development process of mechatronic systems. This includes stakeholder's requirements elicitation, definition of the system requirement and system architecture, leading the mechatronic system design and assuring the compliance of the system functionalities with customer requirements by designing and performing design validation and system verification tests.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
•Experience testing industrial automation or packaging machinery
•Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
•Experience with testing equipment, processes and standards
•Good command of English (required); Flemish/Dutch is a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Deep knowledge and experience on writing and execution of test processes for complex mechatronic and automation systems
•Strong knowledge of PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell, Codesys) and industrial protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus)
•Good knowledge of LV & HV industrial electrical panels and related safety standards
•Experience working with the following software packages: Team center, Polarion, E-plan,