Robotics Validation Engineer (Mechatronics Test Engineer)

About the role

Movu Robotics, part of STOW Group, is building an in-house software testing capability centred on test automation, so that software problems are caught early, before slowing down full system tests or reaching customers. As a Mechatronics Test Engineer, you develop test software, help build SiL and HiL test environments, investigate how the product can fail and give developers fast, actionable feedback.

Key responsibilities

• Develop maintainable test software in Python with reusable components, clear assertions and useful error messages.
• Automatically test suitable Linux applications through their software interfaces and data communication, for example in a SiL environment with Docker.
• Build HiL setups that test embedded software and electronics using simulated sensor and actuator signals.
• Translate requirements, historical defects and product risks into automated tests, including failure scenarios, boundary values and configuration variants.
• Make test execution repeatable and integrate it into the CI/CD flow, with traceable versions, configurations and results.
• Investigate test failures with developers, document results, recommend corrective actions and obtain stakeholder acceptance.
• Log and track defects to closure, and share knowledge and document ways of working.

Required profile

• 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 developing and maintaining a well-defined test solution.
• Comfortable in Linux, able to analyse logs, processes, configurations and communication.
• Clear communicator in Dutch and English (C1 or higher); eligible to work in Belgium and able to commute daily to Lokeren.

Required skills

• Solid Python: OOP, SOLID, PEP8, error handling, git and testing your own test software.
• Test design: explaining which risks a test covers and what uncertainty remains.
• Nice to have: HiL/SiL, interface simulation, pytest, Robot Framework, Docker, Azure DevOps, embedded C/C++ debugging, electronics basics and hands-on hardware testing.

What we offer

• Company car with fuel card/charging pass, group health insurance and meal vouchers (8€).
• Net allowances, CAO90 bonus, laptop and iPhone with subscription.
• 20 days holiday plus 12 extra days for a full year on a 40-hour week (32 days total).
• Intensive training by experienced colleagues and a satellite office in Berchem (Antwerp).