Researcher Smart and Lightweight Structures 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.

Researcher Smart and Lightweight Structures Job Description

Function
As experienced researcher you
·         generate new project ideas in pre-competitive research and select the technical approach
·         carry out concrete research and development projects, together with industry, research and development centres and universities
·         are responsible for specific research targets and participate in all project stages
·         contribute to building up competence in material and joining technologies selection, simulation and optimisation methodologies
·         develop and validate innovative methods to support the development and implementation of smart and lightweight products
·         support the experimental evaluation and validation within research projects
·         write internal and external reports of the project results
·         present the research results to the industry and at national and international conferences
·         support other researchers, share your knowledge and help them to develop their technical competences
 
You will work in a team and report to the site manager

Offer
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.

Researcher Smart and Lightweight Structures Job Requirements

Profile
You have
·         Master's degree or PhD in a relevant domain (Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
·         Track record of at least 5 years of research in an academic or industrial context
·         Knowledge of various material families (metals, polymers, composites), their properties, production techniques and applications
·         Experience in modelling and simulation of mechanical components (linear and non-linear CAE)
·         Broad knowledge of research methodologies, as design of experiments, and testing/validation methods
·         Innovative and able to generate inspiring new concepts and can translate them in projects;
·         Analysis and synthesis skills
·         Experience with optimisation software (e.g. Altair Optistruct) and CES-Selector tool is a plus
·         Knowledge of simulation of production processes, such as thermoforming and deep-drawing, is a plus
·         Knowledge and hands-on experience with joining technologies, specifically adhesive bonding and mechanical fasteners, is a an added value
You are
·         Passionate about research and new technologies with focus on applications for vehicles, machines, and mechanical systems
·         Interested in expanding your competences & eager to learn
·         Result oriented & responsible
·         Independent & self directing
·         Team player
·         Open minded & good communicator

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