Research Engineer

As a Research Engineer at Motion Controls International (MCi), you will design innovative mechatronic actuators and shape technology roadmaps that support sustainable mobility. You’ll translate market needs into system requirements, identify differentiators, and drive IP strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will lead early-phase technical work, conduct patent research, and engage with OEMs and suppliers to validate concepts. This role blends research, customer interaction, and strategic influence to advance MCi’s product portfolio.

• Development opportunities and clear career growth paths
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working model
• 8% holiday allowance
• Bonus plan
• Pension contribution 50/50

• Translate market needs into product system requirements
• Identify technology differentiators based on market landscape
• Design sub-concepts for mechatronic actuators
• Model theoretical product and requirements during development
• Solve complex problems with internal/external collaboration
• Conduct patent research and pursue IP opportunities
• Perform technology trend analysis and product benchmarking
• Support Business Development in new markets and products
• Engage with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and suppliers to gather research information
• Provide technical leadership in multidisciplinary projects
• Contribute to MCi Technology Roadmap and continuous improvement of research processes
• Act as Subject Technology representative for MCi in the Flex organization and with customers/suppliers
• Establish relationships with OEMs, suppliers, universities, and research institutes
• Report progress to MCi Research and Segment Leadership

• Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering or Industrial Design
• 5 years of experience in developing mechatronic actuation
• Strong knowledge of motors, gearboxes/reducers, sensors, motion controls, and embedded systems
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements and product specifications
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, OEMs, integrators, or automation companies
• Knowledge to obtain Intellectual Property
• Understanding of kinematics and dynamics
• Experience with 3D CAD software (CREO, FEM)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for global collaboration
• Ability to travel globally

• Innovative, out-of-the-box thinking
• Strong communication and collaboration across global teams
• Customer-facing with a consultative mindset
• Motors, gearboxes/reducers, sensors, motion controls, embedded systems
• Intellectual Property concepts and patent processes
• Kinematics and dynamics