Engineering · Full-time · Ghent, Belgium
Who we are
OTIV is a Ghent-based company leading the autonomous revolution in rail. We are on a mission to increase safety and efficiency of railway operations by teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously. By making trains more efficient and safer, we actively contribute to a modal shift and a greener future. We bring this vision to life by a unique focus on the most challenging environments such as cities, shunting yards and industrial sites. Thanks to high-profile partners and world-leading clients such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF Group, ArcelorMittal and CAF we deliver the future of railway operations today.
OTIV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. OTIV strives to create an environment in which all employees feel confident in their ability to bring their authentic selves to work and secure collaborating with colleagues and customers.
What you will do
As a Hardware Engineer it is crucial in bringing products to market, by guaranteeing the proper management of production with our manufacturers, testing & carrying out QA, developing new more efficient processes as well as creating prototypes for solving new challenging real world problems.
You will interact with machinists, battery manufacturers, electrical engineers, use CAD tools to create, modify & improve products, carry out compliance testing (IP, explosion, vibration etc) and go in the field to observe your work being used. You will be responsible for creating all types of documentation, including "Electrical and Mechanical" and "Technical Specification" documents.
Tasks and responsibilities