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Mechatronics Engineer

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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.

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

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Tauranga Boat Sales
Cape Vickers Keeler 34 (1994)
Cape Vickers Keeler 34 (1994)
45000
1994 | 10.54 m | 1994 Cape Vickers Keeler 34 — purpose-built offshore cruising yacht, 10.54m, 2 cabins plus saloon berth, Yanmar diesel, full sail wardrobe including gennaker. Solar, windgen, SSB, autopilot. Tauranga. $45,000.


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.

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