R&D Project Engineer

We are a Belgian engineering consulting firm that assists SMEs and large industrial organizations in bringing their innovation and R&D initiatives to life.

Job Description :

Are you passionate about innovation, renewable energy, and multidisciplinary research? We are looking for an enthusiastic R&D Project Engineer to join a leading innovation program supporting the onshore and offshore wind energy value chain in Belgium and beyond. You'll be working at the forefront of industrial and research-driven projects, contributing to the development of technologies that drive the energy transition. This includes coordinating national and international R&D projects, testing new solutions, and collaborating with industry leaders and academic partners. Your Responsibilities

• Take technical leadership in new and ongoing R&D projects or specific work packages within the wind energy domain.
• Propose and develop your own ideas or follow up on industrial needs within the context of funded or commercial research projects.
• Contribute to writing and submitting project proposals and funding applications.
• Lead concept development and translate it into practical implementation, in collaboration with internal experts and external knowledge partners.
• Act as technical project manager, managing deadlines, milestones, meetings, and reporting.
• Present project outcomes to partners and share knowledge at relevant events and conferences.
• Support and collaborate with the testing and measurement team, both in laboratory settings (e.g., climate chambers) and on-site at wind farms.
• Design, implement, and evaluate sensor systems and data acquisition setups; perform data analysis and reporting.
• Build up a technology- and industry-driven program, staying on top of trends, exploring business cases, and identifying new infrastructure investment needs.
• Work in close collaboration with experts from fields such as materials science, mechatronics, ICT, and data analytics to support innovation in the wind sector.

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