Senior Design Engineer – Scientific Instrumentation (Ghent)

Mackinnon Bruce International; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meal vouchers

Medical insurance

Group insurance

Job summary

Mackinnon Bruce International partners with a leading manufacturer of advanced scientific instrumentation, seeking an Engineer / Senior Engineer to join its Ghent engineering team. You will contribute across hardware and software development, prototype through to product launch, and work in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, collaboration with mechanical and software teams, and continuous improvement in instrument performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on approach.
• Experience or demonstrable interest in programming and software development.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with mechanical design software such as SolidWorks or Onshape would be beneficial.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Excellent organisational, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative and multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of innovative scientific instruments from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to develop and test hardware components.
• Develop and implement software tools to support hardware testing and calibration.
• Conduct system-level testing, troubleshooting and investigations.
• Support transfer of new products into production with manufacturing teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary development projects across hardware, software and science.
• Support definition of system requirements and drive improvements in performance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and report progress in team meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Hands-on approach

Programming experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Onshape

Job description

Mackinnon Bruce International partners with a leading manufacturer of advanced scientific instrumentation, seeking an Engineer / Senior Engineer to join its Ghent engineering team. You will contribute across hardware and software development, prototype through to product launch, and work in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, collaboration with mechanical and software teams, and continuous improvement in instrument performance.