You're seeing this page as if you were . The main menu is still yours, though. Exit from immersion
Peter Van DongenPV

Peter Van Dongen

Lead mechatronics designer

€750/day
Nijmegen, NL
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Peter

As an independent Mechatronics Lead Designer, I bring over ten years of experience across a wide range of high‑tech companies and industries. Throughout these projects I have developed strong skills in creating concepts, shaping new designs, and guiding them from idea to implementation.

My expertise covers control engineering, simulation, CAE, and 3D modelling, combined with broad mechanical design knowledge—from construction principles to actuator development. I also have hands‑on experience implementing software solutions, including Python and expert‑level MATLAB work.

I enjoy bridging all involved disciplines—mechanical, electrical, and software—and translating complex technical requirements into clear, practical designs that fit the customer’s needs.
I am currently available for small projects of 1–2 days per week, with the flexibility to scale up when needed.
  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Nijmegen (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Canon Production Printing
    Lead Mechatronics Designer
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    July 2021 - Today (4 years and 11 months)
    Venlo, LB, Netherlands
    Mechatronics designer leading a team to turn early ideas and white papers into working prototypes. I enjoy finding the right balance between hands‑on, pragmatic building and solid analytical thinking. I use simulations to check feasibility and guide the team through quick, iterative concept development to reach practical, reliable results.
    Matlab System engineering Tech Lead Python CAE
  • Nexperia
    Lead Mechatronics Designer
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    August 2018 - July 2021 (2 years and 11 months)
    Nijmegen, GE, Netherlands
    Lead mechatronics designer responsible for developing key modules of the next generation of machines. I manage the full path from system integration and design coordination to troubleshooting in the field. I work closely with teams across multiple global sites, making sure concepts come together smoothly and issues get solved quickly.
  • Océ – A Canon Company
    Mechatronics designer
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    September 2015 - July 2018 (2 years and 10 months)
    Venlo, LB, Netherlands
    Mechatronics designer responsible for media‑handling projects, guiding all steps from early development to production. Involved in creating new modules for platform development, working with control engineering, simulations, and CAE tools. I oversee all involved disciplines—mechanical, electrical, and software—and translate customer needs into clear technical solutions.

Recommendations

Be the first to recommend Peter

Help this freelancer shine by sharing your experience working together.

These freelancer profiles also match your criteria

AgathaA

Agatha Frydrych

Backend Java Software Engineer

4.7

(3)

2

BaptisteB

Baptiste Duhen

Fullstack developer

4.6

(4)

5

AmedA

Amed Hamou

Senior Lead Developer

4

(2)

7

AudreyA

Audrey Champion

Web developer

4.3

(3)

4

Education

  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering
    Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
    2013
    MSc in Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering
    HAN University of Applied Sciences
    2011
    BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Skill set

Categories

  • Other