Mechatronic Engineer: Intelligent Sensors Design Job in 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.

Mechatronic Engineer: Intelligent Sensors Design Job Description

FMTC Flanders' MECHATRONICS Technology Centre vzw (FMTC) is a young research center with an international team of 35 researchers. It was founded by Agoria and leading companies in Flanders. In direct collaboration with partner companies, universities and experts FMTC performs research in the field of mechatronics, where mechanics, electronics and IT meet. FMTC is proud of its world premiere: the first badminton robot. The FMTC research activities are organized in four programs: energy efficient electromechanical drive trains, smart sensors, self-optimization and model based design.

Program smart sensors Given the trend towards machines with more on-board intelligence, more sensors will be integrated in machines. Information from these sensors is used in the machine controllers to improve machine performance and realize autonomous machines. To manage all these sensors, intelligence will be integrated as much as possible in the sensor node itself. Methods need to be developed for optimal processing of sensor signals under varying operating conditions . Furthermore, sensor signals will be optimally combined to maximize the information retrieval from the installed sensor base. For its further growth FMTC is looking for an enthusiastic Mechatronic engineer: intelligent sensor design.

Function

• Developing methods for optimal processing of sensor signals under varying operatin conditions , e.g. using adaptive filtering, to retrieve the information needed for condition monitoring of the machine, quality assessment of the product, as well as situational assessment of the machine environment. This information can then be used by the machine controller to optimize the machine performance;
• 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.

Mechatronic Engineer: Intelligent Sensors Design Job Requirements

Profile

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

Mechatronic Engineer: Intelligent Sensors Design Application Information

Offer

  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 flexible hours and telework;
• a competitive salary package with extralegal advantages.

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