Hatchery Design Expert

Petersime NV; Olsene; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growing international company

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Career development

Competitive salary & benefits

Open-minded colleagues

Job summary

Petersime nv, the world leader in incubators and hatchery technologies, invites a Hatchery Design Expert to join our growing international team in Belgium. You will lead hatchery concept and design, integrating biosecurity, hygiene and safety while optimizing performance and operating costs.

You will validate HVAC calculations, review drawings, support pre-sales and proposals, and ensure smooth handover to project execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical/electromechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience in HVAC, building services or industrial installations.
• Ability to translate incomplete requirements into technical concepts.
• Experience with hatcheries, poultry or process-driven environments is a plus.
• Fluent English; Dutch or another language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Hatchery concept and design including layout, equipment and rooms.
• Integrate biosecurity, hygiene and safety into the Petersime layout standard.
• Support pre-sales with technical input and proposals.
• Hand over to project execution and assist during complex projects.
• Develop standard design methods and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

HVAC engineering

Building services

Concept design

Process integration

Technical problem solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical/electromechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Engineering calculation tools

Job description

As the world leader in the poultry sector, Petersime is committed to digitalizing its products to maximize operational efficiency and experience for its customers. To maintain its position as a pioneer and market leader in digitalization the industry and to further expand this evolution within the market, Petersime is looking to strengthen its team with a Hatchery Design Expert.

Your career at Petersime

Contract type: Full-time

Your responsibilities

Hatchery concept and design

• Determine the optimal configuration and positioning of incubators, hatchery equipment, technical rooms and supporting installations.
• Integrate biosecurity, hygiene, occupational safety and operational efficiency into the Petersime layout standard.
• Evaluate alternative concepts and recommend the solution that offers the best overall balance between performance, investment and operating cost.

HVAC and technical engineering

• Validate the calculations and dimensioning required for HVAC and other technical installations.
• Review customer drawings, building plans and technical information to identify constraints, risks and missing information.
• Ensure that proposed solutions are technically feasible and compatible with Petersime equipment and project requirements.

Technical support in offering phase

• Support Pre-Sales Engineers and Hatchery Layout Designers in developing technically complex customer projects.
• Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications and design assumptions.
• Prepare technical input for proposals, specifications, budgets and commercial presentations.
• Explain and defend design decisions during internal reviews and, when needed, directly to customers, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Support the commercial team in presenting the technical value of the proposed Petersime solution in complex projects.

Project hand over and cooperation

• Ensure a structured handover from the pre-sales phase to project execution for complex projects .
• Support execution teams when clarification of the original design concept is required for complex projects (GP, GGP, turnkey projects).
• Use feedback and lessons learned from completed projects to improve future designs.

Standards and continuous improvement

• Develop and maintain hatchery design principles, calculation methods, templates, technical libraries and standard solutions.
• Help standardise the way hatchery concepts and technical studies are developed across Petersime.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering quality, lead time, reliability and efficiency.
• Contribute to the further digitalisation and automation of design and calculation processes.
• Monitor developments in hatchery technology, HVAC, automation, energy efficiency and sustainable building solutions.
• Share knowledge and provide technical guidance or training to colleagues within the international organisation.

Your profile

Education and experience

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, HVAC, industrial engineering, building services engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• You have relevant experience in HVAC engineering, building services, industrial installations, technical project studies or multidisciplinary design.
• You can demonstrate experience in developing technical concepts from incomplete or evolving customer requirements.
• Experience in hatcheries, poultry, food processing, cleanrooms or another process-driven environment is an important asset.
• Experience with international projects or different climatic conditions is an advantage.
• You can combine building layout, process flow, equipment, HVAC and utilities into one coherent technical concept.
• You have a strong understanding of HVAC principles and are comfortable performing or reviewing technical calculations.
• You can read, interpret and assess architectural and technical drawings.
• You possess strong spatial and conceptual design skills.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit is an asset.
• Familiarity with BIM, engineering calculation tools or design automation is an additional advantage.
• You are able to identify technical risks, challenge assumptions and propose workable alternatives.
• You combine technical depth with a practical and customer-oriented mindset.
• You approach complex problems analytically and translate them into clear, workable solutions.
• You work accurately, methodically and with attention to detail.
• You can maintain an overview while managing several technical questions or projects simultaneously.
• You communicate technical information clearly to both specialists and non-specialists.
• You enjoy supporting colleagues and sharing your expertise.
• You are proactive, curious and motivated to improve existing methods and solutions.
• You work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
• You communicate fluently in English. Knowledge of Dutch or another language is an asset.

Our offer

We offer you a position...

• In a growing international company that is the world leader in incubators and hatchery technologies
• Where innovation and entrepreneurship are key
• Where initiative and curiosity for learning are encouraged – thanks to your ideas and commitment, you will actively contribute to Petersime’s growth and to your own career
• Where you enjoy a competitive salary package, including various collective benefits and personal flexibility in fringe benefits
• In a team of enthusiastic and open-minded colleagues, where you can expect fun activities throughout the year

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