Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer – Machine Development & Industrial Automation

About Sonovia

Sonovia is an innovative deep-tech company revolutionizing the textile industry through breakthrough sustainable technologies. We develop cutting-edge industrial systems that enable cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes for leading textile manufacturers worldwide.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team.

This hands-on role combines machine development, industrial automation, pilot systems, troubleshooting, and process optimization. You will play a key role in transforming breakthrough technologies into robust industrial-scale solutions, working closely with R&D, operations, suppliers, and international customers.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, improving machines, and turning innovative ideas into industrial reality, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and optimize industrial machines and pilot systems.
• Lead machine integration, commissioning, system validation, and industrial scale-up activities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, automation, and process-related issues.
• Work with industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, motors, pumps, valves, and fluid handling systems.
• Support pilot trials, process optimization, and continuous system improvement.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, operations, suppliers, and international customers and technical partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine performance, reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation & Control, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with industrial machinery, pilot systems, industrial automation systems, or process equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).

Preferred

• Experience in machine design, machine integration, or industrial equipment development.
• Experience with industrial automation systems (PLC, HMI, sensors, instrumentation, and motion control).
• Experience working with international customers, suppliers, or technical partners.
• Experience in process industries, pilot plants, fluid systems, or custom-built industrial machinery.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Why Join Sonovia?

• Be part of a fast-growing deep-tech company developing breakthrough sustainable technologies.
• Work on cutting-edge industrial systems with real-world global impact.
• Collaborate with leading international textile manufacturers and technology partners.
• Play a key role in transforming innovative ideas into industrial-scale solutions.

If you're passionate about engineering innovation and want to make a meaningful impact on the future of sustainable manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.