Prototype & Test Technician - Aluminium Building Systems

Norsk Hydro; Lichtervelde; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Group insurance

Hospitalisation scheme

Bicycle leasing

Laptop and mobile phone

Résumé du poste

Hydro Building Systems Belgium is seeking a hands-on technician to prepare aluminium profiles for CNC, assemble windows and sliding systems, and build prototypes for testing. You will work with R&D on improvements and conduct wind, water and acoustic tests at our Lichtervelde centre.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract (38h40 per week) with a structured onboarding and opportunities for development across our international network. Fluency in Dutch and basic English/French are required.

Qualifications

• Training in woodworking or metalworking, or an equivalent level through experience.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and a practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Interest in prototypes, product development and technical testing.
• An accurate and quality-oriented way of working.
• The motivation to learn and collaborate with colleagues from R&D.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch and basic knowledge of English and French.

Responsabilités

• Prepare aluminium profiles for the CNC machine and assemble windows, doors, sliding systems and verandas.
• Build prototypes according to the test file and work with R&D on technical improvements and innovative solutions.
• Carry out wind, water and air tightness tests, supplemented by mechanical, burglary-resistance and acoustic tests.
• Monitor the test progress, report the results and propose improvements where needed.
• Prepare the required materials, coordinate internal and external orders and arrange the related logistics.
• Support official internal tests and tests at external certified laboratories.
• Work safely and carefully and keep the workshop and test environment orderly.

Connaissances

Hands-on mindset

Prototyping & testing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Dutch language

English/French basics

Mechatronics basics

Office tools (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Formation

Woodworking or metalworking training

Equivalent experience

Description du poste

Hydro Building Systems Belgium is seeking a hands-on technician to prepare aluminium profiles for CNC, assemble windows and sliding systems, and build prototypes for testing. You will work with R&D on improvements and conduct wind, water and acoustic tests at our Lichtervelde centre.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract (38h40 per week) with a structured onboarding and opportunities for development across our international network. Fluency in Dutch and basic English/French are required.