Team Lead – Industrial Software Engineering
Location: Near Louvain-La-Neuve
Employment type: Payroll/Full-time
Overview:
An innovative industrial technology company is seeking a Team Lead – Industrial Software Engineering to oversee a small team of 6 software engineers. This role blends hands-on technical work with team leadership and project coordination — ideal for a Senior Software Engineer ready to take their first step into management or an experienced Team Lead looking for a new challenge in a technical, collaborative environment.
The Role:
As Team Lead, you will manage and mentor a team of software engineers working on solutions that connect industrial devices (RF amplifiers, filters, I/O, etc.) to higher-level systems. You’ll be involved throughout the full lifecycle — from design and prototyping to deployment and support — ensuring that both technical excellence and team performance remain high.
Your Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a team of 6 software engineers, balancing administrative and technical responsibilities.
* Design, develop, test, and document industrial software solutions that interface hardware and supervisory systems.
* Oversee the full component lifecycle — including analysis, factory deployment, documentation, and R&D testing.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with electronics, RF, and system architecture teams.
* Support the factory and operations teams to ensure smooth product deployment.
* Maintain and improve configuration tools developed in C# .NET.
* Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues alongside other engineering disciplines.
* Contribute to continuous improvement across software practices and development workflows.
Technical Skills:
Essential:
* Strong programming experience in C++ and C#, comfortable working across both.
* Solid understanding of Linux app deployment and administration.
* Proficient in GIT source control.
* Strong debugging and code refactoring abilities.
* Interest in industrial or embedded systems integration.
Desirable:
* Exposure to JavaScript, TypeScript, or Angular.
* Experience with BuildRoot.
* Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and SNMP.
* Understanding of HTTP REST communication.
* Awareness of cybersecurity fundamentals (OWASP, IEC 62443).
* Basic knowledge of electronics or microcontrollers (ADuC) is a plus.
Soft Skills:
* Motivational and approachable leadership style — able to guide, coach, and develop team members.
* Open-minded and eager to learn new technologies (“no technical religion”).
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset.
* Adaptable, with the ability to shift between technical deep dives and people management tasks.
Languages
* English: fluent (written and spoken).
* French: a strong asset.
* Other languages: an advantage.
If interested, please apply here or contact me on the following details if you have more questions:
joel.isaac@vividresourcing.com
+32 33 18 00 74