R&D Support
Location:
Kortrijk, BE
Engineering Technician Healthcare
Every day physicians rely on Barco's medical displays to show medical images at the highest possible quality to make life-saving decisions. To help with the development of these displays, the Research & Development department is looking for a creative and hands-on engineering technician that will be part of an international team. You will be responsible for building prototype displays in different phases of the development as well as building and using laboratory setups to verify their performance. As engineering technician, you will get in touch with a variety of new technologies and contribute to the future of healthcare.
We are looking for self-directed, collaborative, and flexible person with a strong affinity to mechanics, electronics and optics.
This position requires working onsite at the Barco headquarters in Kortrijk, Belgium.
Key responsibilities
1. Collaborate with the colleagues in R&D to build display prototypes
2. Optically, mechanically and electrically test prototype displays to verify and validate their performance
3. Pro-actively solve technical problems
4. Build automated laboratory test setups
5. Document the development with professional documentation and technical drawings
Our ideal candidate ticks many of the following boxes
6. A bachelor degree in electro-mechanics, or similar by experience
7. A first work experience is a plus, but note that also graduates are welcome
8. A proactive mindset: takes initiative and drives progress independently
9. A problem-solving attitude
10. Creative with technology and diligent with documentation
11. Strong communication skills in English
12. Knowledge about programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or C++) and/or optics is a plus
13. Comfort with ambiguity: able to work in environments with evolving information
14. Social fit: values teamwork, openness, and constructive feedback
Let’s wow you with
15. Becoming part of the excitement of the Barco Diagnostic Imaging R&D team that makes the most advanced medical displays in the world.
16. A variety of inhouse trainings by the experienced colleagues and at our Barco University so you can continuously grow & learn as a professional.
17. A fun and healthy working environment with interesting workshops, sport activities and many more options as we care about your wellbeing.
18. The opportunity to work for an international market leader where innovation matters.
19. A competitive salary package.
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About Barco
At Barco, we design cutting-edge technology that enhances everyday life through advanced visual experiences.
As a global leader in collaboration and imaging, we serve the Enterprise, Healthcare, and Entertainment industries with innovative tools that empower professionals to communicate and perform at their best. With a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainability, our technologies are trusted in over 90 countries.
Backed by a team of 3,+ employees, we continue to push boundaries and shape the future of digital imaging and connectivity.