Innovation Manager for Research Projects in Autonomous Machine/Vehicle Technology
Innovation Manager for Research Projects in Autonomous Machine/Vehicle Technology
Flanders Make
Leuven, Lommel or Kortrijk, Belgium
Together with a team of researchers, you will develop ground-breaking innovations for companies developing and using autonomous vehicles, machines, robots & drones.
The manufacturing industry faces some important technological challenges:
- the realisation of smart applications in navigation with autonomous vehicles (in- & outdoor);
- smart controls and communication from and to autonomous vehicles and machines;
- making the production process of manufacturing companies smarter and more efficient;
- the use of artificial intelligence, both for processing data (sensors, cameras...) and for mapping out routes and tasks, etc.
Job description
As an Innovation Manager, you steer the execution of industry-driven technology research projects. The purpose is to bring tomorrow’s technology closer to innovating companies in the manufacturing sector.
You will:
- Define a collective ambition for your projects with all stakeholders; these are a/o the relevant industrial user groups and knowledge partners (renowned knowledge institutions, and/or research labs of partner universities);
- Take the technical lead and encourage researchers with expertise in computer vision, robotics, machine learning, sensing, monitoring, modelling and control to look for new solutions. Challenges include, among others:
- Sensor fusion for localisation and mapping of autonomous vehicles;
- Static and dynamic world modelling;
- Optimal and real-time path planning, motion planning and motion control;
- Condition monitoring in vehicles and machines;
- Data acquisition & artificial intelligence.
- Strive for an excellent project execution;
- Ensure that project results are both industrially relevant and scientifically excellent;
- Disseminate new knowledge with concrete business cases. Your dissemination actions will accelerate the emergence and realisation of new innovative prototypes.
Profile
You have:
- At least 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in an industrial or academic environment;
- Proven expertise with technology development and/or transfer;
- A strong link with technology in one of the research areas of Flanders Make, for instance, detection and control, autonomous mobile systems, artificial intelligence and/or production;
- A strong affinity with the vehicle, machine, drone or robot manufacturing technology and/or industry.
Testimony
“I talk a great deal with many different people and try to challenge them to push their boundaries. ... I’ve learned never to draw conclusions in a premature phase. ... I give input to challenge researchers and make sure we are looking beyond the current possibilities.” (Abdel, since 2012 @Flanders Make).
Offer
Flanders Make offers you:
- The opportunity to develop yourself within its network of leading industrial companies, universities and research institutes;
- An open-minded, flexible and challenging working environment;
- A warm atmosphere, first-class colleagues;
- An attractive salary with fringe benefits.
This video shows a testimonial of 2 colleagues working at Flanders Make.
Flanders Make colleagues work together on projects in Belgium from our sites in Kortrijk, Lommel and Leuven (flexible workplace policy).
Flanders Make
Flanders Make is the strategic research centre for the manufacturing industry. From our sites in Kortrijk, Lommel, Leuven and Sint-Truiden, we stimulate open innovation through excellent research.
Our purpose: realising a top-level research network in Flanders that delivers full support to the innovation projects of manufacturing companies. In this way, we want to contribute to new products and production processes that help to realise the vehicles, machines and factories of the future.
How to apply?
To apply, go to http://jobs.flandersmake.be.
Please fill in the online application form and upload a motivation letter and cv.
