Global Project Engineer – Electromechanical | Travel & Growth

Soleras Advanced Coatings BV; Belgique; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extensive training program

Mentorship program

Team events & activities

Accessible location

Job summary

Soleras Advanced Coatings seeks a skilled Project Manager to organize and coordinate multiple global projects, ensuring scope, budget, schedule and quality targets are met. You will prepare detailed project designs, timelines and cost estimates and support startup activities.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's in Electromechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, are dynamic, team players, and fluent in English or Dutch. Willingness to travel internationally (>30%) is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Ability to work dynamically and independently.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Fluent in English and/or Dutch.
• Good knowledge of MS Office; experience with technical software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate multiple simultaneous projects worldwide, monitoring scope, budget, schedule, safety, quality, information flow, hygiene and environmental aspects.
• Develop independent project proposals and detailed designs with timelines, costs and benefits.
• Ensure technical and commercial information is provided to stakeholders for optimal production planning and startup support.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Purchasing, R&D and Operations.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Organizational skills

Teamwork

MS Office

English/Dutch fluency

Education

Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Technical software

Job description

Soleras is a global market leader in thin film technology. We develop innovative solutions for thin film coatings – from components and consumables (targets) to machines (coaters) and the associated software. Our solutions are used in energy-efficient glass, displays, solar panels, thin film batteries, and web coatings. With production sites and teams in the US, Europe, and Asia, we have an international reach. Our high-quality technologies and ISO certifications make us a reliable partner in the thin film industry.

Join us and help raise the bar for thin film coating.

What to expect of the job?

• You are responsible for organizing and coordinating multiple simultaneous projects worldwide. You closely monitor these projects in terms of technical scope, budget, scheduling, safety, quality, information flow, hygiene, and environmental aspects.
• You develop independent project proposals and prepare detailed project designs, including final specifications, project steps, timelines, costs, benefits, and more.
• You ensure that all technical and commercial information is provided to the relevant stakeholders so that production can be optimally planned and prepared. You also provide the necessary support during start-up and commissioning.
• Within the company, you will work closely with the Sales, Design, Purchasing, R&D, and Operations departments.
• You report directly to the Project Manager.

Who are we looking for?

• Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work dynamically and independently.
• A true team player.
• Fluent in English and/or Dutch.
• Good knowledge of MS Office; experience with technical software applications is an advantage.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally for short and long assignments (more than 30% of the time).

Why Soleras?

First and foremost, we are machine builders, sharing a passion for technology in a high-tech and dynamic environment, but above all, sharing the core belief that everyone of us – from R&D and operations to finance and marketing – contributes to making ‘the difference’. Thanks to a great order book and technology driven products in a fast paced industry, we are the reference in large area optical coatings.
Products made with our equipment are part of your life on daily bases. You’ll find our coatings in the windows at your home, our coatings on and in your smartphone and perhaps even in the solar panels on your roof, etc.

What do we offer?

• A dynamic and international work environment where innovation and collaboration are key.
• A competitive salary with an attractive package of additional benefits.
• An extensive training program and personal guidance through a mentorship program.
• Enjoy fun extras such as after-work drinks and sports, summer barbecue, Christmas drinks, and so much more.
• Thanks to our location near the highway, our company is easily accessible.
• On top of the 20 standard vacation days, you receive an additional 12 compensation days per year.