R&D Engineer - Watermist (m/f)

Your mission

As an R&D Engineer, you will take ownership of product development projects from concept to industrialization. You will play a key role in designing innovative mechanical solutions while ensuring technical excellence, manufacturability and compliance with customer and industry requirements.

Product Development & Engineering

• Develop new products and improve existing solutions according to customer requirements, market expectations and company objectives
• Lead assigned R&D projects from concept, design and prototyping through validation and industrialization
• Create, review and validate 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models
• Define products in accordance with customer specifications, manufacturing constraints, technical standards and internal design rules
• Gather and analyze all technical information required for product development, including materials, tolerances, interfaces, manufacturing processes and performance criteria
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, design evaluations and technical assessments to support design decisions
• Identify technical risks and propose robust engineering solutions throughout the development process

Prototyping, Testing & Validation

• Coordinate prototype manufacturing and sample production
• Define validation requirements and support product testing with internal laboratories and external technical partners
• Analyze test results, product failures and non-conformities, and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Ensure products meet quality, performance and regulatory requirements before industrialization

Industrialization & Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Product Management, Sales and suppliers to ensure manufacturability, quality and cost efficiency
• Provide technical support regarding product specifications, materials, manufacturing feasibility and supplier-related technical topics
• Participate in supplier evaluations and technical reviews when required
• Support successful product industrialization and continuous product improvements

Technical Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, calculations, prototypes and engineering documentation
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, CAD files, calculations, test reports and product data
• Manage product information within SAP and internal engineering systems
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions and cross-functional project meetings
• Contribute to design optimization, cost reduction, standardization and value engineering initiatives
• Support and mentor less experienced team members when needed
• Your profile

Education & Technical Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Professional experience in R&D, mechanical design or product development within an industrial environment
• Strong expertise in mechanical engineering principles and product development
• Excellent knowledge of 2D drawings and 3D CAD modelling
• Experience with Siemens NX is a strong advantage
• Good understanding of materials, tolerancing, manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability
• Experience with prototype development, testing and product validation
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, technical standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing teams is an advantage
• Knowledge of SAP is considered a plus
• Good command of Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365
• Fluent English is mandatory
• French and/or German are considered strong assets

Personal Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Able to work autonomously and take ownership of engineering projects

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Attention to detail and engineering accuracy

Collaborative team player with strong communication skills

Proactive mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in an international environment

What makes this opportunity exciting

A role with full ownership of innovative product development projects

The opportunity to design products from concept through industrialization

Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and international engineering projects

A position combining mechanical design, technical analysis, testing and industrialization

The chance to directly influence product performance, innovation and future developments

What you will find at Rotarex

The strength of a global industrial group combined with a family-oriented culture

Real opportunities for training, development and career growth

Flexible working hours (depending on the position) promoting a healthy work-life balance

An attractive benefits package including additional holidays, bonuses and social benefits

A new Industry 4.0 manufacturing site in Bissen, offering an ultra-modern working environment (canteens, fitness center, free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, air-conditioned facilities...)

Easy access to the site

Additional benefits including Sympass, preferential partnerships (banking, health insurance, mobile plans...)

Company events that foster team spirit and collaboration