Mechatronics Engineer

ROLE OVERVIEW 

We are looking for a Mechatronics Engineer with solid experience in PLC development using Structured Text within a Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 environment.

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Kiwi designed. Kiwi built.
Fresh water, anywhere at sea.

Three models · 12V & 24V · Under 4W per litre

Model 01

OF70M

70 L / hr

Simple, robust, direct control. No-fuss desalination for owners who want clean water without extra electronics.

Manual Operation

Model 02

OF70A

70 L / hr

Automated salinity control, auto-flush, and dual-panel operation. All the ease, none of the complexity.

Fully Automated

Flagship

OF150A

150 L / hr

Brushless DC motor, automated control, double the output. For larger crews and serious bluewater passages.

High Output

oceanflo.co.nz New Zealand Engineered  ·  Under 4W / litre

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, validating, and maintaining real-time control software for advanced mechatronic systems onboard our racing yachts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop, maintain, and optimize PLC software in Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) using TwinCAT 3.
• Implement control logic for actuators, sensors, hydraulic and electromechanical subsystems.
• Develop diagnostic tools, monitoring logic, state machines, error-handling and safety blocks.
• Maintain modular and documented code bases across multiple projects.
• Perform system validation, debugging, and testing on benches and prototypes.
• Analyze logs and telemetry to improve performance and robustness.
• Ensure compliance with internal coding standards and contribute to continuous improvement of methodologies (version control, simulation, testing)

IDEAL PROFIL

• Degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, Electrical or related engineering field.
• Strong experience with PLC Programming and Structured Text.
• Solid understanding of real-time control and mechatronic systems.
• Hands-on experience with fieldbuses (EtherCAT, CAN/CANopen).
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic diagrams and interact with hardware teams.
• Familiarity with sensors, actuators, motion control and industrial communication.
• Experience with system debugging, signal tracing, and tuning.
• Proficiency with Git or similar version-control tools.
• Ability to manage priorities in fast-paced technical environments.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and all relevant information including your availability by email to  jobs@k-challenge.fr.

Rolling deadline – the team will review applications upon receipt and organize interviews.