Work as Mechatronics Technician in the Automotive at AWL!

As a Mechatronics Technician, you are the key figure in the assembly of our advanced machines for the automotive market and emerging industrial markets, ranging from heavy equipment to rolling stock. Whether it concerns single welding cells or fully automated production lines, you play a vital role in ensuring project success!

40 hours

MBO 3/4

Harderwijk

What do we expect?

At least a completed MBO level‑4 technical qualification and several years of experience, giving you the knowledge needed to make our challenging projects a success;
Experience as a technician in a similar environment, including not only assembly but also preparatory and/or supervisory tasks, is a plus;
You are able to identify and resolve faults and technical issues quickly;
You have strong communication skills; proficiency in English or German is a plus;
Willingness to travel 8 to 10 weeks per year. Would you like to travel more? This can always be discussed.

What do we offer:

A competitive salary between €3.400 and €4.600 per month, depending on your experience;
A challenging working environment with plenty of freedom, flexibility and development opportunities;
An attractive benefits package in line with the Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement (CAO), including 40 days off;
A generous net daily allowance when working abroad.

Questions?

Priya Jhorai - Bholasingh

Corporate Recruiter

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As a Mechatronics Technician, you play a key role in the assembly of our high‑quality automated automotive machines. You contribute directly to AWL’s technological growth by building machines that strengthen our position in new markets. You always strive for perfection and work according to the highest quality standards – exactly what we stand for.

With your eye for detail, you ensure that all required materials are available at the workplace, allowing work to proceed smoothly. In addition, you coordinate technicians within your own discipline, contribute to planning and support new colleagues.

You will work on a wide range of projects: from compact welding cells to complete, industry‑specific production lines. This diversity, combined with the challenge of new markets, ensures variety in every project.
And that’s not all! Together with an enthusiastic, multidisciplinary project team, you ensure our machines are transported flawlessly and successfully commissioned at customer locations worldwide. How great is it to install a machine at the customer site that you have built yourself?

This will be your day

	7:30	You start the day with a project briefing. Together with the project team, you discuss tasks and challenges for the day and begin assembling machines.
	11:00	Time to prepare for an external assignment. After a short meeting with the project team, you collect the required materials and prepare them for shipment.
	13:00	After your break, you identify an issue that may hinder progress. You discuss this with the Project Coordinator, create a ticket describing the issue and follow it up.
	16:00	The day has flown by. You tidy up your workspace so you can start the next day fresh.
	16:15	Time to wash up and head home.

Your tasks:

	70%	Building projects
	15%	Installing projects at customer sites
	10%	Commissioning & optimising machines
	5%	Other activities

Your choice: Introduction and response

AWL stands out for its commitment to being a good employer, with ‘caring for others’ at its core. Learning from one another and collaborating on innovative high-tech solutions are central to our approach. Colleagues are engaged, and there is ample opportunity for personal and professional development. This creates a dynamic environment where opportunities and ideas are embraced. We believe in our people! Down-to-earth and straightforward, at AWL you work in an international setting with passionate professionals. With offices in the Netherlands (HQ), Czech Republic, China, Mexico, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we work hard and together with over 700 colleagues to deliver global productivity for our customers.

For role‑related questions, please contact Richard van Beek, Production Team Leader, via telephone number +31 341 411 811. For questions regarding the recruitment process, you can contact Priya Jhorai, Corporate Recruiter, on +31 6 3080 4062. AWL‑Techniek does not accept unsolicited assistance from recruitment agencies, temporary employment agencies or other third parties. CVs submitted by such parties (in any form) to an AWL employee, without a valid written request from our Corporate Recruiter or HR colleagues, will be considered public information. AWL accepts no liability for any fees or compensation arising from such submissions.

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