R&D Prototyper — Build & Validate High-Impact Prototypes

Locinox; Belgique; Remote; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers (€8/day)

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance

CLA90 bonus

Eco vouchers

Job summary

Locinox NV is seeking an experienced R&D Prototyper to join our R&D team and translate design ideas into tangible prototypes. You will help designers validate ideas quickly, selecting effective approaches for each challenge and reporting to the R&D Manager.

You will build rapid and high-quality pre-series prototypes, choose materials and manufacturing methods, and contribute to a safe, organized workshop in an international B2B environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent through experience.
• Experience in prototyping, product development or another hands-on technical environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of machining processes and an affinity for multiple manufacturing techniques.
• Creative, solution-oriented and efficient in your approach.
• Structured and methodical when it comes to testing and problem solving.
• Comfortable reading technical drawings and working with digital tools.
• Eager to learn and open to mastering new techniques.
• Able to work independently while also being a true team player.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes across different stages, from rapid concept validations to high-quality pre-series prototypes, tailored to project objectives.
• Help determine the most efficient way to validate ideas by selecting materials, techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Provide structured feedback to designers on manufacturability, material selection, tolerances and design quality.
• Combine testing and analysis by setting up and executing mechanical and electromechanical tests, investigating deviations and failures.
• Work hands-on with workshop equipment and machinery, including CNC machines and welding installations, expanding technical skills.
• Ensure prototype quality and precision through appropriate measurement methods and tools.
• Confidently use digital tools by reading drawings through PLM systems, supporting programming activities and documenting builds and test results.
• Build test setups, demonstrators and integrated prototype systems where multiple technologies come together.
• Contribute to a safe and well-organized workshop environment and suggest improvements to processes and tooling.

Skills

Prototyping

Product development

Machining

Technical drawings

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CNC machines

Welding

Job description

Locinox NV is seeking an experienced R&D Prototyper to join our R&D team and translate design ideas into tangible prototypes. You will help designers validate ideas quickly, selecting effective approaches for each challenge and reporting to the R&D Manager.

You will build rapid and high-quality pre-series prototypes, choose materials and manufacturing methods, and contribute to a safe, organized workshop in an international B2B environment.