SCHURTER is committed to innovation, and we want to take our product portfolio one step further. We are therefore looking for an Engineer with a focus on developing new technologies, who feels comfortable in a dynamic, high-tech working environment.

As a New Tech Engineer, you will contribute to SCHURTER's innovative strength and competitiveness. You will work in our engineering team of mechanical and electrical engineers. Your focus will be on the development, validation and implementation of innovative Human Machine Interface (HMI) solutions with a focus on touchscreen technology in order to strengthen SCHURTER's market position and respond to future trends and customer needs.

• Identify trends and developments in the market in collaboration with the Product Manager.

• Identify new technologies and translate them into applicable concepts for HMI products.

• Develop new concepts, plan and conduct feasibility studies, perform calculations and simulations.

• Develop and evaluate proof-of-concepts integrating hardware and software.

• Develop hardware and software for test setups.

• Evaluate and document test results.

• Ensure the quality of new technologies.

• Create work instructions and technical documentation for the implementation of new technologies.

• Conduct presentations and technical training for internal stakeholders such as sales and engineering.

• Actively participate in multidisciplinary development projects, including within the SCHURTER Group.

• Act as a technical contact person in the field of HMI.

• Completed higher professional education or university education in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechatronics or similar.

• Experience with product development and/or HMI technology or displays is an advantage.

• Knowledge of validation methods and quality processes.

• Affinity with both technical development and market-driven innovation.

• Knowledge of production processes, materials, products and reading technical drawings.

• Practical mechatronics skills to build and test prototypes

• At least 2 years of experience in product development.

• Proficiency in English, German is an advantage.

You are/have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A creative and innovative thinker, with a keen sense of trends and new technologies, who knows how to translate this into a practical concept.

• Good communication skills, able to explain complex matters clearly to various target groups.

• Results-oriented, with an eye for quality and detail.

• A team player who can easily switch between different disciplines (Sales, Quality, Engineering).

For this challenging position, we offer a one-year contract with the intention of converting it to permanent employment after one year.

You will be working in an informal and open working environment where job satisfaction and happiness are paramount. Our active staff association regularly organises enjoyable activities.
In addition, we offer excellent terms of employment, such as 25 days of holiday and 13 ADV days (FT);
to ensure a good work-life balance, the option to work from home, travel allowance, reimbursement for your sports activities, an annual profit-sharing scheme and training opportunities.

Collective labour agreement in accordance with the metal & engineering metalworking industry.

About SCHURTER

SCHURTER Electronics B.V. is part of the SCHURTER Group, a globally successful technology company that focuses on safe power supply, ease of use and perfected total solutions. Driven by the mission ‘We create inspiring technologies that drive a safe all-electric and connected society’, SCHURTER designs and supplies innovative technologies that inspire customers. With a focus on digital transformation, empowering employees and a customer-oriented culture, the SCHURTER Group strives to make the world a better place.

At our locations in Hardenberg, Germany, the Czech Republic and China, we engineer and manufacture advanced customer-specific Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions for demanding applications with a team of specialists. The new tech engineer in this position will lead the HMI technology roadmap for the SCHURTER Group, which has an HMI turnover of approximately €100 million and employs around 400 people, including 40 engineers. You will report to our Head of Engineering HMI and to our CTO of the SCHURTER Group.

Are you interested in this challenging position or would you like to know more about it?
For more information or to apply directly, please contact Gery or Emiel (gery.vanveen@schurter.com, Emiel.Wolters@schurter.com) or call 0523 281 216.

We look forward to meeting you!

SCHURTER Electronics B.V.
De Nieuwe Haven 12
7772 BC Hardenberg