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Senior Test Engineer - Robotics / Gearbox / Start Up

Senior Test Engineer - Robotics / Gearbox / Start Up

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Brussels, Belgium

Senior

Full Time

11-02-2026

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Python Matlab Test LabVIEW Robotics

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Senior Test Engineer - Robotics / Gearbox / Start Up

We are currently partnered with a well funded and rapidly growing deep tech robotics start up driving innovation at the forefront of the robotics revolution. The team are looking to hire a Senior Test Engineer to be the final authority on performance and reliability for the next generation of robotic "muscles."

This is a permanent position based onsite in Brussels.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Test Engineer position:

Design and build custom mechanical test benches and experimental rigs from the ground up for complex gearbox systems.
Evaluate critical metrics including torque efficiency, thermal behavior, friction losses, and backdrivability.
Identify root causes and recommend engineering improvements, working as a peer to the Design team to optimize hardware.
Establish structured protocols and mentor junior engineers as the company scales toward industrial-grade series production.

Key Requirements:

Master’s or Industrial degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
5+ years in mechanical testing, drivetrain validation, or mechatronic evaluation.
A strong hands-on affinity for assembling complex electromechanical setups and instrumenting rigs with sensors (NVH, torque, vibration).
Advanced skills in MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW for processing multidimensional raw data into actionable conclusions.

Key Words: Test Engineer / Robotics / Mechatronics / Drivetrain Validation / Gearbox / MATLAB / LabVIEW / NVH / Instrumentation / DAQ / Deep Tech / Actuator / Actuators / Gear Box / Gearboxes

If you are interested in this Senior Test Engineer position, please send a copy of your CV to ts@eu-recruit.com

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