Mechanical Technician

Careers at the von Karman Institute: Construct the future together

Today, we are looking for a (Electro) Mechanical Technician to strengthen our team.

Job Description

Our new colleague will be responsible for one (or more) of our 50 research facilities. He/she will participate in various research and development tests on the facility (device) assigned to him/her.

More specifically, daily tasks may include:

• Conducting wind tunnel tests
• Assembling, preparing and setting up test devices (including instrumentation and calibration in collaboration with the manager)
• Organizing and supervising modifications to dedicated facilities, taking into account applicable safety and quality standards.
• Assisting with the maintenance, repair and operation of facilities.
• Reporting technical problems to the coordinator and proposing solutions.
• Providing technical support to experimental researchers (interns, Research Master's candidates, research engineers and PhD students)
• Submitting purchase requests and writing purchase orders as needed
• Ensuring the organization and cleanliness of the work environment.

Job requirements

• Technical degree in (electro-)mechanics (professional bachelor's degree) or equivalent through experience.
• Experience in preventive maintenance and equipment repair
• Good knowledge of technical drawings and electromechanics
• Basic computer skills
• Good team spirit in an international working environment
• French or Dutch is required. English is a plus.

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 with enthusiastic people driven by passion.
• An international environment with students, as a research and educational institution

Eligibility Criteria

As 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): 

Important: Please apply online, do NOT send your application by email.

About the organisation

For 75 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.

Besides 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, ...

Location: Close to Brussels @ Rhode-Saint-Genèse (Flemish-Brabant)