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Jobs for Growth is powered by: HortiHeroes, World Horti Center & AVAG • jobs · • companies Mechanical R&D Engineer - Robotics & AGV Ridder Maassluis, Netherlands Posted on Jul 16, 2026 As Mechanical R&D Engineer, you develop and improve the mechanical subsystems of robotic platforms and AGVs that operate in greenhouse environments. You combine mechanical design with system integration and hands-on field support: what you design at your desk, you see working, or you make it work, at the customer's site. You work closely with electronics, motion control, software and vision engineers, and you play a key role in the step from prototype to small-series production. This is hands-on engineering in a small team with short decision lines and plenty of room for your own initiative. What will you do? - Design, develop and improve mechanical subsystems and assemblies for robotic platforms and AGVs; - Integrate your designs into the complete system together with electronics, motion control, software and vision engineers; - Test, troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues in the workshop, lab and at customer sites; - Create and maintain drawings, BOMs and documentation, with a sharp eye for manufacturability, assembly and serviceability; - Identify and work with local suppliers and support the transition from prototype to small-series production. Who are you? You are a practical, solution-oriented engineer who likes to take ownership. You feel at home in a small multidisciplinary team, work independently and are just as comfortable behind a CAD station as with a wrench in the field. In addition, you bring: - A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; - At least 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design and development, including CAD, for example SolidWorks; - Strong hands-on experience with mechanical systems, mechanisms and assemblies; - A good understanding of robotic systems and/or AGVs and exp...