Careers at the von Karman Institute: Construct the future together!Today, we are looking for an "Electromechanics Technician" to strengthen our team.Job DescriptionThe new colleague will be responsible for operating the Plasmatron. This test installation is used for space re-entry materials testing at high heat fluxes.You will be involved in a variety of research & development tests. You will manage the laboratory equipment of this unique test instllation (a 1.05MW plasma generator), or any other of our 50 research installations.More specifically, daily work may consist of:
Assembling, preparing and mounting the test devices.
Maintaining and operating the test installations & the laboratory equipment’s.
Ensuring proper organization and tidiness of the work environment.
Requirements and QualificationsTo qualify for this position the candidate must possess, or be willing to learn, the following knowledge, experience and competencies:
Technical degree in (electro-)mechanics (professional bachelor) or equivalent through experience.
Experience in preventive maintenance and repair of equipment
Good knowledge of technical drawings and (electro)-mechanics
Basic computer skills
Good teamplayer 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
Work with enthusiastic people driven by passion.
An international environment with students, in a research and educational institution
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):
Important: Please apply online (CV Warehouse).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.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, 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.Location: Close to Brussels @ Rhode-Saint-Genèse (Flemish-Brabant)