Robotics Validation Engineer

We want to catch software problems earlier: before they slow down full system tests or reach customers. That’s why we are building an in-house software testing capability, with test automation at its core.

As a Mechatronics Test Engineer, you develop test software, help build SiL and HiL test environments, investigate how our product can fail, and give developers fast, actionable feedback on changes.

You work with the test lead, embedded software engineers, and colleagues from electronics and mechanical testing. During the build-up phase, you learn from experienced colleagues and, where applicable, specialised partners. You help build knowledge and ownership within Movu and get room to help shape the approach.

Job Description

• You develop maintainable test software in Python, with reusable components, clear assertions, and useful error messages.
• You help automatically test suitable Linux applications through their software interfaces and data communication, for example in a SiL environment with Docker.
• You help build HiL setups that test embedded software and electronics using simulated sensor and actuator signals.
• You translate requirements, historical defects, and product risks into relevant automated tests, including failure scenarios, boundary values, and configuration variants.
• You make test execution repeatable and help integrate it into the development and release flow (CI/CD), with traceable software versions, configurations, and results.
• You investigate test failures with developers: is the cause in the product, the configuration, the environment, or the test itself?
• You document test results, recommend corrective actions, and obtain stakeholder acceptance.
• You log defects and issues and track them to closure.
• You collaborate closely with other teams, both within and outside Movu.
• You document decisions and ways of working, share knowledge, and help onboard future colleagues.

• A technical bachelor’s or master’s degree (Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation, Computer Science, or similar), or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing, automation, machine building, or aerospace.
• Hands-on experience with software development and automated testing. You can independently develop and maintain a well-defined test solution.
• A solid foundation in Python: structured code (OOP, SOLID, PEP8), error handling, version control (git), and testing your own test software.
• Experience with test design: you can explain which risks a test covers and what uncertainty remains.
• You work comfortably in Linux and can investigate logs, processes, configurations, and communication.
• You can systematically analyse a software or integration problem and discuss findings clearly with other engineers.
• Interest in embedded systems and the interaction between software, electronics, sensors, and actuators.
• You are autonomous and a communicative team player.
• You communicate clearly in Dutch and English (English at C1 level or higher).
• You are eligible to work in Belgium and can commute daily to our headquarters in Lokeren (no telework).

Nice to have

You don’t need to know everything already. Relevant extras include:

• HiL/SiL, interface simulation, or hardware control from test software
• pytest, Robot Framework, or similar test frameworks
• Docker and Azure DevOps
• Communication protocols, data communication, and network traffic analysis
• Reading embedded C/C++ and helping debug on an embedded target
• Basic knowledge of electronics and measurement tools (oscilloscope, logic analyser)
• Experience executing electrical and mechanical tests according to predefined procedures, and hands-on work with hardware
• Responsible use of AI to support analysis and test development, with verification of the results

What do we offer you?

• A place in an enthusiastic, young organisation with the necessary ambitions
• The necessary freedom and opportunity to take initiative.
• An intensive training by experienced people.
• An attractive salary in an international environment with many benefits: 
  • Company car with fuel card/charging pass
  • Group & health insurance
  • Meal vouchers (8€)
  • Eco Vouchers
  • Net allowances
  • CAO90 Bonus
  • Laptop
  • iPhone + subscription
  • 20 days of vacation plus 12 extra days for working a full year on 40h-workweek instead of 38h (32 leave days in total)
• Satellite office in Berchem ( Antwerp )

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