Research engineer “Robotics for Machine Assembly” Job in Leuven, Belgium

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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 “Robotics for Machine Assembly” Job Description

In machine assembly collaborative robots are of great value to execute complex assembly tasks. Even more so in the context of “flexible assembly”, where companies have to meet a climbing demand for tailor made products.
 
In our research program “Agile and human centered production and robotic systems” we focus on research into the workplace of the future. The operator is supported cognitively by the latest multimedia applications (ipads, smart glasses, projection) and physically by collaborative robots. Items addressed include dynamic work instructions and training using virtual and augmented reality, intuitive and easy programming of robots, self-learning production systems and workplace simulation and optimization.
 
Design the assembly workplace of the future with collaborative robots
As an expert in control for collaborative robots and system optimization:

• you work together in a team which combines expertise in modelling and control, robot programming, software architectures, and multi-media devices;
•  with the team you develop model-based system approaches to develop the human-robot collaborative assembly workcell of the future\, where you focus on optimizing the design and facilitating the robot control.

• select the optimal layout of an assembly workplace, combining operator tasks with robot tasks, taking into account cost effectiveness and lead time. You address the theoretic optimization challenge with a practical feel for assembly reality.
• Translate low level robot programming code for the robots in this workcell into generic instructions on a higher level ensuring that an operator can control the robot himself in a fast and intuitive way;
• Regularly discuss the technological ambitions and results with the company stakeholders, both production chiefs and operators;
• Actively trace and present industrial challenges and research opportunities.

Research engineer “Robotics for Machine Assembly” Job Requirements

You have
-       Master or PhD in a relevant domain;
-       At least 5 years of experience in research or industry;
-       Reliable expertise in optimization techniques, modelling and control, and programming for collaborative robots;
-       A keen interest in machine assembly;
-       Relevant experience in technology projects for real-life applications;
-       Affinity with the reality of an industrial production line;
-       Knowledge of modelling software (Matlab, Simulink);
-       Knowledge of robot programming languages (C/C++  and /or Python and/or Assembly language);
-       Knowledge of Java and/or ROS (robotic framework) and/or Unix Shell scripting and/or PLC programming is a plus.
 
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.

Working together in a multidisciplinary team is a free school.
-        Flanders Make offers you the opportunity to develop yourself in the network of top industry and universities and research institutes;
-        An open-minded, flexible and challenging working environment;
-        A warm atmosphere and top colleagues;
-        An attractive salary with fringe benefits.

Flanders Make colleagues work together on projects in Belgium at site Lommel and at site Leuven (flexible workplace policy). For this position most assignments will be situated in Flanders Make, site Leuven. 

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