Innovation engineer

The EMEA Electrics and control department , located in Ghent -Technology Park, is one of the fastest growing departments and is part of the EMEA Development Center.

The Department is responsible for :

Development of embedded software & hardware: we develop and cooperate with external partners to enhance our products, keeping them amongst the best in the industry.
Cloud and App development: we are developing together with our partners our cloud platform to manage, steer, … our complete range.

These developments are only possible with the help of the supporting sections: Innovation & Maintenance and Support & Infrastructure (inclusive testing).

Job Content

Generate innovative solutions for electrical control challenges
Transform the system design concepts into working prototypes
You capture and process data to improve the quality of our devices
You use analytics to predict the quality based on parameters
You improve the existing algorithms
You design the prototypes and write the specs for the software colleagues
Investigate and question the technical feasibility of an idea/a project
Innovate new embedded control circuits
Responsible for the preparatory design for the control architecture
Design and develop hardware and firmware platforms
Collaborate with the other development teams to meet product and design constraints
You act as the bridge between the thermodynamic engineer and the software engineer

Profile

Engineering degree in automation and controls, preferably PhD
Experience in mechatronics
General knowledge of prototyping boards, I/O devices and communication networks
Ability to understand software code is a must, to write code is an asset
Able to apply high degree of creativity to a project
Strong analytical, problem solving, and verbal & written communication skills to work effectively within a team environment as well as independently
You are communicative and assertive when required
You are fully conversational in English

Job Offer

At Daikin, you can count on a varied job with an international market leader that stimulates its people to work together. Our Ghent office is located on top of one of the highest buildings in the Technology Park and has an inspiring 360° view on Ghent and its surroundings.

We offer you an open ended contract. You will be given extensive training and will be well supported from the start. The position carries a competitive salary and a package of extra-legal benefits.

Apply now!