R&D Prototyper: Rapid Prototyping & Validation

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Belgique; Remote; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance

Job summary

Locinox is hiring an R&D Prototyper to join our R&D team. You will translate design ideas into tangible prototypes, balancing speed and quality while collaborating with development teams. Report directly to the R&D Manager and contribute across multiple projects.

You will build and test prototypes, select materials and processes, and participate in validating concepts from concept to pre-series phases. A strong hands-on mindset and precision are essential.

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 multiple manufacturing techniques.
• Creative, solution-oriented and efficient in approach.
• Structured and methodical testing and problem solving.
• Comfortable reading technical drawings and working with digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes across stages, from rapid concept validations to high-quality pre-series prototypes.
• Determine efficient ways to validate ideas by choosing materials, techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Provide feedback to designers on manufacturability, material selection, tolerances and design quality.
• Combine testing and analysis by setting up mechanical and electromechanical tests and root-cause analysis.
• Work hands-on with workshop equipment, including CNC machines and welding installations, expanding technical skills.
• Ensure prototype quality using appropriate measurement methods and tools.
• Utilize digital tools by reading drawings in PLM systems and documenting builds and test results.
• Build test setups and integrated prototype systems where multiple technologies meet.
• Contribute to a safe, organized workshop and suggest process/tooling improvements.

Skills

Prototyping

Product development

Machining

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

CNC machines

Welding

Job description

Locinox is hiring an R&D Prototyper to join our R&D team. You will translate design ideas into tangible prototypes, balancing speed and quality while collaborating with development teams. Report directly to the R&D Manager and contribute across multiple projects.

You will build and test prototypes, select materials and processes, and participate in validating concepts from concept to pre-series phases. A strong hands-on mindset and precision are essential.