About company :We are a Belgian engineering consulting firm that assists SMEs and large industrial organizations in bringing their innovation and R&D initiatives to life. Job Description :Are you passionate about innovation, renewable energy, and multidisciplinary research? We are looking for an enthusiastic R&D Project Engineer to join a leading innovation program supporting the onshore and offshore wind energy value chain in Belgium and beyond.
You’ll be working at the forefront of industrial and research-driven projects, contributing to the development of technologies that drive the energy transition. This includes coordinating national and international R&D projects, testing new solutions, and collaborating with industry leaders and academic partners. Your Responsibilities
Take technical leadership in new and ongoing R&D projects or specific work packages within the wind energy domain.
Propose and develop your own ideas or follow up on industrial needs within the context of funded or commercial research projects.
Contribute to writing and submitting project proposals and funding applications.
Lead concept development and translate it into practical implementation, in collaboration with internal experts and external knowledge partners.
Act as technical project manager, managing deadlines, milestones, meetings, and reporting.
Present project outcomes to partners and share knowledge at relevant events and conferences.
Support and collaborate with the testing and measurement team, both in laboratory settings (e.g., climate chambers) and on-site at wind farms.
Design, implement, and evaluate sensor systems and data acquisition setups; perform data analysis and reporting.
Build up a technology- and industry-driven program, staying on top of trends, exploring business cases, and identifying new infrastructure investment needs.
Work in close collaboration with experts from fields such as materials science, mechatronics, ICT, and data analytics to support innovation in the wind sector. Required qualifications :
Master’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy, or a related field.
Preferably 5-6 years of experience in the (offshore) wind energy sector or similar industrial environment.
Strong technical insight and a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
Comfortable with contributing to proposal writing and client interaction.
Fluent in English; any knowledge on Dutch, French or German will be considered a plus.
Willingness to travel within Belgium for project coordination and site work.
Expected salary
Location
Antwerpen
Job date
Fri, 23 May 2025 22:10:40 GMT
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