Senior Mechatronic Engineer – Motion Technologies

Your opportunity

What if you could shape the next generation of motion technologies for future Sidel equipment? Join the international Automation 4.0 Team and become a technical reference driving Innovation in motion and motors technologies for next-generation equipment. In this role, you will be at the forefront driving the adoption, mastery, and standardization of emerging motion and mechatronic technologies, going beyond traditional and PM/Brushless motors toward Track and Planar solutions to enable new levels of flexibility, speed and precision in automation. You will work transversally, collaborate across sites with automation, electrical, software, and mechanical teams and suppliers to define architecture, control strategies, and synchronization concepts for future Sidel equipment.

Your Mission

• Lead the exploration, evaluation, benchmarking and integration of new motion and motors technologies (dimensioning, performance, limits) with a focus also on track and planar linear motor systems and Hybrid solutions (rotary + linear);
• Evaluate new motion platforms and suppliers from a mechatronic and automation perspective;
• Design and optimize mechatronic architectures for advanced automation platforms, ensuring seamless integration of diverse motor technologies;
• Develop and maintain control algorithms and software for synchronization, trajectory planning, and multi-axis coordination;
• Define and implement protocols for real-time synchronization between motors, tracks, and planar systems;
• Support the development and testing of equipment and test benches, from concept to field validation, supporting moreover simulation, digital twin, and test bench activities;
• Evaluate eventual Robotic platforms integration;
• Create guidelines and rules for Mechanical motion system integration;
• Prepare technical documentation for Mechanical dimensioning, Architectures, Protocols, and Projects;
• Ensure Safety related concepts application for Standard motors, Track & Planar systems;
• Ensure rigorous testing and validation of mechatronics systems, following defined methodologies;
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring on motion and motors innovation topics.

Your Profile

• Master’s Degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical, Electronic Engineering or equivalent;
• 5+ years of experience in Mechatronic or Automation engineering roles, with a focus on motion systems;
• English written and spoken;
• Fluency in Italian or French is an advantage;
• Deep expertise in motion systems, including brushless/PM motors and advanced track/planar linear motor technologies (e.g., ACOPOS Track, ACOPOS 6D, Beckhoff XTS, Supertrack, PlanarMotors, …);
• Knowledge of PLC programming and Mechatronic control principles (e.g.: TIA Portal, B&R Automation Studio, Rockwell Studio 5000, …);
• Experience designing and implementing control algorithms for synchronization and trajectory planning;
• Ability to read and analyze electrical and mechanical drawings;
• Proven experience with advanced motion systems in industrial automation;
• Strong expertise in Electric motors and drive systems, Motion dimensioning and performance analysis;
• Strong understanding of Motion control concepts;
• Simulation and virtual commissioning tools are a plus;
• Knowledge of industrial Robotics and Protocols & Networking;
• Safety, functional safety and cybersecurity knowledge are an advantage;
• Ability to work autonomously;
• Rigorous, dynamic, organized;
• Proactive, strong problem solving and Project Management skills;
• Availability to travel up to 20% of working time depending on business needs;
• Computer skills:
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook;
• SAP knowledge.