Internet of Things Software Research Engineer Job in Leuven, Belgium

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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.

Internet of Things Software Research Engineer Job Description

You develop innovative functionalities for MES software and build the next-generation IoT technology for industrial automation.
 
Flanders Make builds prototype production systems of the future in which intelligent information systems and robots collect and interpret huge amounts of data. We demonstrate to companies the increasing opportunities offered by digitally interconnected work cells in which technology supports operators with self-learning systems and dynamic instructions. It is your job to ensure a smooth connection between the planning system and structured data flows from subsystems (status of assembly part, stock, orders, quality control, machine settings...), always within a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) environment. 
 
Job description
 
As IoT Software Research Engineer, you work:
-       on intelligent software network systems that connect MES with proprietary data flows;
-       on game-changing pilot projects (2-3 years) in close partnerships with manufacturing companies in Belgium;
-       together with expert researchers in robotics, automation, data science, artificial intelligence, software architecture and logistic production processes;
-       using your software development expertise, which you will be able to develop, particularly for MES.
More in particular, for Internet-of-Things applications in manufacturing companies, you want to:
-        Conceive, develop, programme and realise innovative extensions to MES;
-        Enable the connection between MES systems and other IT platforms such as ERP/MOM/LIMS/PLM. In doing so, you also take into account the data influx from other relevant data sources (operator, own measurements...);
-        Incorporate your developments in practical applications and test the software on a functional demonstrator – prototype assembly cell;
-        Present the progress of your technical concepts and findings at regular intervals to colleagues and partners;   
-        Actively monitor the estimated direction of new MES software developments.
 

Internet of Things Software Research Engineer Job Requirements

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We are looking for:
-        A creative and analytical conceptual thinker who is keen to explore new software capabilities;
o   Based on adequate knowledge of MES software, for instance through his/her experience with the implementation of a MES system (Wonderware MES, GE Plant Apps, Brighteye, MEScontrol.NET, Siemens SimaticIT…).
-        A technology-driven software developer who likes to co-shape automation projects from concept to realisation;
o   With knowledge of and/or a keen interest in programming tools such as C#.NET:VB.NET or ASP.NET/MVC, Microsoft SQL Server and Reporting Services;
o   Experience with industrial automation (PLC/SCADA) is an extra asset.
-        Someone with a relevant Master’s degree who loves a job with plenty of autonomy and learning opportunities.
 
We can offer you:
-        A challenging job in which you can work with experts in various domains and can use state-of-the-art infrastructure;
-        An open corporate culture with short communication lines;
-        Research within a multi-stakeholder context;
-        An enthusiastic, international team.
Contribute to industrial innovation with ownership
 

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