R&D project engineer

How can you make the difference

We are looking for an R&D project engineer for our site in Deinze to further strengthen the R&D team of the Sputter Targets division, mainly focused on thermal spraying but also other production technologies like casting.

• You oversee and run all thermal spray equipment for R&D.
• You participate in the design, development, and testing of new target materials.
• You solve technical problems in the product development process in cooperation with the entire Targets department.
• You analyze and evaluate the projects together with the R&D team and provide an optimal test environment to carry them out.
• You will also help by analyzing, interpreting, and managing process data.
• You are responsible for the scale-up and industrialization of R&D processes.
• You help to further expand our current spraying capabilities and explore new technical possibilities.
• You contribute to the technical support and the optimization of production, debugging, and operational improvement of the spraying processes.
• You get to know the nuances and complexity of the sputtering world.

Preferred qualifications

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in materials science, engineering, chemistry, physics, or related fields.
• Experience in thermal spraying, material processing or experience in an R&D environment is preferred but not a must.
• You have a hands-on personality with a sense of initiative.
• You have a strong analytical mindset, while keeping an eye on the big picture.
• You are highly adaptable and a quick learner, ready to master spray technology in the short term. On the job training will be provided.
• You know how to set priorities and are willing to contribute with your own ideas.
• You can work autonomously and proactively, without losing the team spirit.
• You thrive in a demanding production environment, meet tight deadlines, and adapt quickly to changes.
• You strive to continuously improve the quality of the delivered work.
• You are fluent in English. Any other language is a plus.
• You are open to occasional travel to our other production sites.

Why Soleras

We are a high-tech, dynamic company where people are at the center. We all share a passion for technology, a love for machine building, and above all, the belief that each of us makes a difference.
Thanks to a well-filled order book and technology-driven products in a constantly evolving market, we are among the top and serve as a reference for ultra-thin optical coatings.
Every day, you come into contact with the end products made with our systems. You can find them in and on your smartphone, on the glass of the windows in your home and car, and perhaps even in the solar panels on your roof, etc. Our products pay a significant contribution in making our buildings more energy efficient, contributing to the global CO2 emission reduction.

We offer 

• An international working environment.
• Flexibility.
• Competitive compensation with extra-legal benefits.
• The option for bike leasing.