Embedded software engineer for industrial robotics Job in Leuven/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.

Embedded software engineer for industrial robotics Job Description

Develop software  and hardware for futuristic assembly workcells with collaborative robots
 
Industry 4.0  companies collaborate with Flanders Make to develop smart production systems for their assembly lines, where robots can work safely alongside with humans. The operator is  aided by digital instructions and supported using wearable information technology and assistive automation tools. For Flanders make, you will realize the embedded software of this new workcell that will demonstrate the possibilities of these new technologies.   
 
Integrate the real time embedded software for prototypes of assembly workcells
 
To develop a demonstrator-workcell for a real-factory-case you are part of a team of researchers and experts in software architecture, optimization algorithms, robot programming, smart devices, multi-media (tablets, google glasses, augmented reality) and virtual reality. The Software architect defines the architecture which you will implement in close cooperation with the team.
 
As an embedded software  engineer, you : 
- write the embedded software code, and build interfaces;
- have responsibility over the integration of the software to ensure a functioning demonstrator;
- have access to the necessary tools and ensure the installation of the software on the demonstrator;
- install the selected embedded platforms (industrial controllers,…), sensors, servers, carriers,…
- try to find easy solutions for new needs that arise during the project.
Experienced embedded software engineers also support other researchers by sharing knowledge and helping them to develop their technical competences  to make better use of the test-setups…
 
The industry cases include a high amount of sensors, collaborative robots and lots of smart data. As a team you work together in understanding the real automation challenge and defining our research strategy.  For example you are responsible for the prototype installation of a new screwdriving robot in an assembly workplace of machine parts. As a team you started by discussing the optimal workcell layout combining operator tasks with robot tasks. The screwdriving robot, gathers info of a compilation of multiple sensors & data.

The control strategies are being developed by the research team. The software architecture is laid out.Software integration can consequently make or break the success of the team.  That is why you are involved in the challenge from the beginning, as the teammembers collaborate with you and eachother in understanding the real automation challenge and defining our research strategy.

You design the missing software code,  implement and test the new functionalities and& execute the validation phase where you will go on-site for a week at the industrial client. 

Embedded software engineer for industrial robotics Job Requirements

Team-minded engineer with a system view
 
You have
-       Bachelor / master degree in Electronics.         
-       ICT, Informatics and ICT engineering or Electromechanics or equivalent by experience;
-       Programming experience for embedded and real time machine software (C/C++/Java/Python); 
-       Some experience in the usage of industrial automation hardware/software;
-       Affinity with different HW platform/architectures such as DSP, GPU, micro-controllers, embedded systems and rapid prototyping systems, sensors, PLC programming, and PCB Design.
-       Understanding of digital and analog circuits.
-       Any experience in test driven or design driven developments, and/or experimental validation on embedded control systems is a plus.
 
You are
-       passionate about research and new technologies;
-       a team player who can build sustainable relationships;
-       hands-on;
-       initiative- taker;
-       eager to learn.

Contribute to industrial innovation with ownership. 
Workplace:
Flanders Make is working on projects in Leuven and in Lommel, with a new base in prospect in West Flanders as well. Depending on your place of residence or preference, you can work on one of our sites (flexible workplace policy) or from a satellite office in West-Vlaanderen.
 
Offer:
- great responsibility and great ownership;
- a flexible and challenging work environment;
- a warm atmosphere and top colleagues;
- an open work environment

Embedded software engineer for industrial robotics Application Information

Flanders Make
Flanders Make is the strategic research centre for the manufacturing industry. Our mission is to strengthen the long-term international competitiveness of the Flemish manufacturing industry. That’s why we work together with SMEs and large companies on pre-competitive, industry-driven technological research, resulting in concrete product and production innovation in the vehicle industry, the manufacturing industry, and production environments.
  
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