Enginner/Sr. Engineer

Unchained Labs; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Medical insurance

Group insurance

Job summary

Unchained Labs in Ghent, Belgium, seeks an engineer to join an agile product development team. You will work on hardware and software projects from early concept to final launch, solving technical challenges and delivering practical solutions.

You will prototype with mechanical designers, build calibration tools, and support the transfer to production within a multidisciplinary setup. Fluent Dutch and English, plus a Master in Engineering, are required.

Qualifications

• Master or equivalent in engineering field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Experience in programming or strong willingness to learn.
• LabVIEW experience is an asset but not required.
• SolidWorks/Onshape knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prototype with mechanical designers on new hardware.
• Build small software tools to test or calibrate hardware.
• Support transfer to production with manufacturing engineer.
• Report progress in weekly meetings.
• Contribute as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Exceptional problem solving

Analytical mindset

Programming experience or willingness

Dutch and English fluency

LabVIEW knowledge (asset)

SolidWorks/Onshape knowledge

Education

Master in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Here’s the deal. We’re all about helping researchers break free from tools that just don’t cut it. Unleashing problem-tackling solutions that make a huge difference in the real science they do every day. That’s our mantra, our promise and we own it. Our tribe is different. We thrive on moving fast, taking risks and persevering through failure. We embrace the unknown and we are happy to make mistakes. We are there for each other and we crave diversity because we know that building a truly diverse tribe will make us better at everything.

The Job

Come work with an all-star product development team to make tools that solve our customers’ most pressing needs. Work on a wide range of products and technologies, right from the early stages all the way to the final launch, developing cool solutions and overcoming technical challenges along the way. Get gritty: determine what the system needs, run tests, troubleshoot problems and make things work. You will be part of a small team that covers all the different disciplines that come into play when developing a new instrument (hardware, software, science, algorithms, etc.). This is a great opportunity to work in a fun and challenging environment where you can make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Work with mechanical designers on prototyping and developing new hardware
• Build small software tools to help test or calibrate the hardware
• Work closely with the manufacturing engineer to support the transfer to production
• Report progress in weekly meetings
• Be ready to be part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute wherever you can

Qualifications

• Master or equivalent in Engineering field
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Analytical mindset
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Experience in programming or strong will to learn
• LabVIEW experience/knowledge is an asset but not required
• SolidWorks/Onshape knowledge are a plus
• Excellent documentation, organizational, teamwork, troubleshooting, problem solving, and communication skills

Location and Compensation

This is a full-time, onsite position in Ghent, Belgium. The gross monthly salary range is €4,000–€5,000, depending on experience and level. Benefits include €10 meal vouchers, medical insurance and group insurance.