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Mechanical Design Engineer Graduate Programme

Location Deinze, East Flanders, Belgium Salary € 2.800 - € 3.200 gross / month Contract type Indefinite time Hours 40 hrs/week Work schedule Day Specialisation Engineering

Function

During this Graduate Programme – from Service Engineer to Mechanical Design Engineer – you will have the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of machinery and technology. Over the first two years, you will gain international practical experience as a Service Engineer. You will then apply this knowledge in a challenging design role within the engineering team.

Phase 1: Service Engineer (first ±2 years – approximately 80% of international travel)

As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Installation and commissioning of machinery at customer sites worldwide
  • Planning and coordinating installations in consultation with the client
  • Carrying out maintenance and resolving technical faults on site
  • Testing and optimising machinery during the commissioning phase
  • Reporting on work carried out and providing technical feedback to the engineering department
  • To build up a thorough understanding of the machines, components, applications and customer processes
  • Approximately 80% of international travel during the first two years

Stage 2: Mechanical Design Engineer (following the Graduate Programme)

Once you have successfully completed the training programme, you will progress to the role of Mechanical Design Engineer.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Design and development of innovative machinery, from concept to production
  • Development of mechanical designs and technical solutions
  • Contributing to engineering, prototyping, testing and validation
  • Taking quality, cost and project planning into account
  • Collaborating with suppliers, production and other engineering teams
  • Actively contributing ideas on product improvements and new machine designs
  • On average, approximately 10% of international travel for project follow-up or technical support

Profile

For this Graduate Programme – Service Engineer to Mechanical Design Engineer – we are looking for an engineer keen to learn, with a passion for mechanical engineering and technology. You have a hands-on approach, enjoy working as part of a team and are looking forward to gaining practical experience before progressing to a design role.

As a Graduate Programme participant – from Service Engineer to Mechanical Design Engineer – you will have:

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering
  • A keen technical interest in mechanical engineering and mechanical design
  • A hands-on approach and a practical mindset
  • A keen to learn and proactive attitude
  • Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to travel internationally for approximately 80% during the first two years
  • Good knowledge of English

Organisation

You will be joining an international developer and manufacturer of high-tech machinery and process solutions for advanced industrial coating technology. The organisation develops innovative automation solutions and complete production lines that are used worldwide in sectors including the energy, glass, battery, electronics and other high-tech industries.

Offer

Below is the remuneration package if you take up a position here.

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Hospitalisation insurance
  • Group insurance
  • Meal vouchers of €10 per day worked
  • Cafeteria plan
  • Possibility of bicycle leasing
  • Culture vouchers at the end of the year
  • Comprehensive Graduate Programme with personalised support and mentoring
  • Career progression from Service Engineer to Mechanical Design Engineer
  • An international working environment with innovative technology
  • Regular after-work get-togethers, sports activities, summer barbecues and other staff events
  • Full-time contract of 40 hours per week
  • 20 statutory days’ leave + 12 ADV days (32 days’ leave per year)
  • A modern and easily accessible working environment close to major access roads

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    Vacancy last modified: 14 augustus 2026

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    FAQ about this vacancy

    What is the salary for this job?

    €2,800 - €3,200 gross/month

    Where is this job located?

    Deinze, East Flanders, Belgium

    What type of contract is this?

    Indefinite time

    How many hours per week will you work in this role?

    40 hrs/week

    Who can I contact about this vacancy?

    Contact: Farah Moussaoui
    Office: Technical Engineering Ghent
    E-mail: farah.moussaoui@ctrl-f.be
    Phone: 09 241 87 96