Lab Process Engineer

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Lab Process Engineer

Product development and testing facility // Challenging, multi-faceted role in an expanding team // 50% test equipment & machinery development + 50% operational testing related activities

As a Lab Engineer you’re part of the multidisciplinary and highly skilled team based in Genk. You support activities related to the testing, tuning, evaluation, validation and certification of high pressure systems/products in R&D projects. You also lead equipment and process development projects related to the high pressure testing facilities.

Supporting the hydrogen testing activities:

• You propose and define the best test methodology, provide advice and define validation tests.
• You lead lab technicians and schedule tasks.
• You’re responsible for installation uptime and defining maintenance plans/needs.
• You review or write test reports.
• You participate in 8D problem solving activities of non-compliant tests.

Leading lab improvement projects:

• You identify future testing needs in close collaboration with the validation engineer and lab technicians.
• You propose improvements of existing process, methodology or equipment.
• You identify potential investments in order to increase lab test capacity.
• You benchmark suppliers and select the most suitable solution in terms of costs / specification conformity / safety.
• You manage implementation projects until commissioning of the installation.

Supporting R&D projects:

• You contribute to the definition of validation tools used by the lab team.
• You create a network in the field of High Pressure Systems testing, especially in gas tests (H2 & CNG).

• You have a master’s degree, preferably in electromechanical engineering.
• Experience in testing and/or process engineerin is an asset.
• You’re a hands-on engineer with leadership skills and a strong safety orientation.
• You have good communication skills and you work smoothly in a team.
• Very good knowledge of English (spoken and written) is required. Knowledge of Dutch is handy.

• You’ll work in an important and strongly supported division within the global organization.
• You enjoy a great working atmosphere and a good sense of solidarity.
• Growth and career opportunities within a global company.
• An attractive salary package, interesting holiday arrangements and flexible working hours.