Research engineer “multimedia for human centered production” Job in Lommel, Belgium

About Flanders Make

Towards a digitally transformed, sustainable and competitive industry

Flanders Make is a fast-growing research centre that performs research to support companies from various sectors in their sustainable innovation processes. From our establishments in Lommel, Leuven, Kortrijk and Sint-Truiden and labs within the 5 Flemish universities, we stimulate open innovation through excellent research.

Because of our unique position as a bridge between industry and research, our teams combine application and system proficiency with technological and scientific knowledge. Academic partners and more than 150 companies are part of the innovative circular ecosystem of Flanders Make.

Our strategy based on industrial needs and long-term trends ensures a close link with the industry and its challenges. With our programmed research, we create impact in companies.

Sustainability, climate and workability have a high priority in our research. We want to help companies in developing sustainable, green, smart and connected products and production systems, with a special focus on people and their interaction with machines.

Research engineer “multimedia for human centered production” Job Description

As a research engineer you conduct application-oriented research into the workplace of the future. You integrate top technology into the production process of Flemish companies.
 
In our research program “Agile and human centered production and robotic systems” we focus on research into the workplace of the future that puts the operator in a central position. The operator is supported cognitively by the latest multimedia applications (smart glasses, projection, smart displays) and physically by collaborative robots. Items addressed include dynamic work instructions and training using virtual and augmented reality, working relationships with intuitive and easy programming of robots, self-learning production systems and workplace simulation.
 
Function
As an expert in multimedia and virtual/ augmented reality:
- you work together in a team which combines expertise in the organisation of the “Workplace of the Future” with collaborative robots;
- with the team you figure out a system approach to connect a broad range of problems for the design of the workplace where you focus on multimedia, virtual reality, augmented reality;
- you implement the technology in demonstrators and real life applications;
- you work together with the partners in the industry and universities and the research engineers in our sites in Lommel and Leuven;
- actively trace and present industrial challenges and research opportunities;
- you report to the site manager. 
 

Research engineer “multimedia for human centered production” Job Requirements

You have
-       Master or PhD in a relevant domain;
-       At least 5 years of experience in research or industry;
-       Reliable expertise in multimedia, virtual reality, augmented reality;
-       Interest and competence to work together in a multidisciplinary team and with partners in the industry and universities;
-       Relevant experience in technology projects for real-life applications.
 
You are
-       passionate about research and new technologies;
-       a listening ear for industrial needs;
-       a team player who can build sustainable relationships with all the partners and colleagues;
-       empathic and interested in the operators and their wellbeing;
-       eager to learn.
 

Research engineer “multimedia for human centered production” Application Information

Flanders Make gives you the opportunity to develop pre-competitive research within a unique domain in Flanders, together with Flemish top players and on an international level.
Flanders Make offers you a competitive salary with fringe benefits.
 
 
The assignment is in Belgium at Flanders Make, site Lommel.
 

 

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