Researcher - Model based design of mechatronic systems Job in Leuven, Belgium

FMTC is a division of the young Strategic Research Centre Manufacturing with an international team of 35 researchers. Our mission is to strenghten the long-term international competitiveness of the Flemish manufacturing industry by performing industry-driven, pre-competitive, excellent research. In direct collaboration with companies, universities and experts FMTC performs research in the field of mechatronics, where mechanics, electronics and software meet. FMTC is proud of its world premiere: the first badminton robot.

The FMTC research activities are organized in programs: energy efficient electromechanical actuators, smart sensors, self-optimization and model based design.

Researcher - Model based design of mechatronic systems Job Description

Being the architect of the machine of the future you investigate how models can be used to support design decisions in the development of new machines. Mechanics, electronics and software are integrated in these models, which allows to communicate across these disciplines in one language. Furthermore, these models can be used to simulate and optimize the machine behavior .

Your tasks in in this state of the art research in model based system design are:

• developing models of mechatronic systems and evaluating the accuracy of these models based experimental data;
• You will work in a team and report to the project leader.presenting the results of the research to the companies and on seminars and conferences;
• analyzing and optimizing the behavior of mechatronic systems based on the developed models;
• validating the results on machines from companies;
• presenting the results of the research to the companies and on seminars and conferences;
• You will work in a team and report to the project leader.

Researcher - Model based design of mechatronic systems Job Requirements

What does FMTC require of a Researcher:

• You have a Master's degree or PhD in Engineering.
• You have a broad technological knowledge needed for the design of mechatronic systems (such as insight in effects in physical the world, insight in dynamic analysis, control, etc.).
• You are research minded and focused on the tangible results for businesses.
• You like to take responsibility, your acts proactively and delivers good results with your team.
• You have good communication skills.
• You are studious and want to increase your expertise.

Researcher - Model based design of mechatronic systems Application Information

FMTC offers a function in the Flemish research institute in Mechatronics:

• Challenging high tech projects in a young, multidisciplinary and international team
• Direct cooperation with the leading Flemish companies, universities and experts
• Projects with tangible applications in companies
• Big ownership of the content of the projects
• The opportunity to develop your personal competences and expertise
• Good work-life balance with flexibile hours and telework
• A competitive salary package with extra legal advantages

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