(Electro)Mechanics Technician

Job title:

(Electro)Mechanics Technician

Company

VKI

Job description

“The sky is not the limit at VKI !”Today, we are looking for a “(Electro) Mechanics Technician”Your responsibilities

• In close collaboration with our engineers and students, you will work on our test facilities such as low & high speed windtunnels, high temperature test installations … enabling reproduction of aerospacial flight conditions ! Some of our test facilities are unique in the world.
• As a technician, you will support scientific investigations and experiments by preparing the test installations.
• Based on the design, mainly made by our design office, you will assemble and construct new or adapt existing installations.
• You will specialize in one or more installations and will be responsible of the maintenance of these installations
• You can easily switch from one facility to the other since every scientific experiment is unique
• Together with your team members you make sure that the work environment remains clean, safe and tidy.

Profile

• A technical diploma in (electro)mechanics or equivalent through experience.
• Notions of technical drawing, mechanics, electricity, electronics, instrumentation and IT (MSOffice).
• French and/or Dutch is required. Notions of English is an asset.
• You are eager to learn, a real teamplayer but also know how to work autonomously.

We offer

• A permanent full-time contract
• An attractive salary package, including pension-, hospitalization- and dental insurances, as well as other fringe benefits.
• A stimulating and challenging job
• Work with enthusiastic people driven by passion.
• An international environment with students, as a research and educational institution

Location: Close to Brussels @ Rhode-Saint-Genèse (Flemish-Brabant)Informal enquiries: Guillaume Diquas, Facilities & Test Set-ups Manager (guillaume.diquas )Important: Please apply online, do NOT send your application by email.Eligibility CriteriaAs the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone who meets the eligibility criteria below is encouraged to apply for this position. * meet the requirements for the duties concerned.

• be a citizen of one of the VKI partner countries (see link):

About the organisationFor 65 years as an international centre of excellence in fluid dynamics, the von Karman Institute (VKI) brings together young engineers and scientists from all over the world to study, improve their skills and perform their research.“A scientist studies what is, whereas an engineer creates what never was “ Théodore von KármánBesides its mission of education, the von Karman Institute gathers the top-level scientists and engineers to work on very challenging projects as the next generation of engines, new propulsion concepts, the new green energy, the safety of industry, solutions for a cleaner space, the Mission to Mars and many other fields of research which can make the difference for the humankind. Those scientists have access to more than 50 wind tunnels and test rigs, some of them unique in the world to help them in their projects.VKI is a team of people looking in the same direction, for a better future, not only scientists and engineers but also students, PhD candidates, PostDocs, IT, Human Resources, accountants, librarians, designers, and technicians and more …

Expected salary

Location

Brussel – Sint-Genesius-Rode, Vlaams Brabant

Job date

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:22:02 GMT

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