Electromechanical safety engineer

Function

You analyse technical installations and translate risks into practical and safe solutions. You combine technical expertise with advisory work and client contact.

• Carrying out risk assessments on machinery, plant and production lines.
• Developing and testing safety solutions and safety control systems.
• Work relating to functional safety, performance levels and CE compliance.
• Carrying out technical calculations and checks for electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Drafting technical reports, documentation and recommendations.
• Visiting clients for analyses, site visits, and FAT and SAT sessions.
• Working alongside draughtsmen, automation experts, process engineers and other technical specialists.
• An opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of machinery safety, the new Machinery Regulation and OT cybersecurity.

You’ll be based in Ninove, with an average of two days a week spent visiting clients.

Profile

We are looking for an analytical engineer who enjoys investigating technical problems and translating them into practical solutions.

• Master’s degree in electromechanics, mechanical engineering, mechanics, electrical engineering or a similar field.
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in automation, mechanical engineering, machine safety or functional safety.
• An interest in technical standards and safety guidelines.
• Analytical, precise and organised.
• Communicatively strong and customer-oriented.
• Willing to visit clients on site on a regular basis.
• Experience in machine safety is an advantage, but training and supervision will be provided.

Organisation

Our client is a service provider in the industrial sector that offers support in the implementation and operation of investment projects. They carry out analyses, basic engineering, detailed engineering and implementation in a wide range of sectors (food, pharmaceuticals, energy, manufacturing, etc.). As an independent specialist, they offer pragmatic and high-quality engineering solutions for industrial processes, utilities, energy and logistics. They specialise in chemical process technology and process safety, electromechanical production lines and machinery compliance, as well as in utilities and electrification. They are a smaller SME with a strong team and a pleasant working atmosphere. Work is often carried out in teams where everyone complements each other well. They place a strong emphasis on support, coaching and training (both in-house and external). To expand their team, they are currently looking for an Electromechanical Safety Engineer.

Offer

You’ll be offered a varied technical role with opportunities to develop further and build up your expertise.

• A competitive gross salary based on experience and skills.
• Company car.
• Net expense allowance.
• Hospitalisation insurance.
• A 40-hour working week + 12 days of compensatory leave.
• Sliding working hours.
• A combination of office work, client visits and working from home.
• Internal and external training.
• Personal coaching and guidance.
• A good work-life balance.