Barco

Senior Engineer, Mechanics

Barco

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Kortrijk • Belgium

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AssemblyERPSpring

About the role

  • Design and develop high-precision opto-mechanical assemblies for DLP projection systems, including alignment-sensitive components
  • Translate optical concepts into manufacturable mechanical designs in close collaboration with optical engineering
  • Define and control mechanical tolerances to ensure optical accuracy, thermal stability, and long-term reliability
  • Design small electro-mechanical components such as lens-holder motorization or iris mechanisms, which are integral to the opto-mechanical features of a projector
  • Clamp optical components using spring-based mechanisms and calculate optimal spring characteristics to ensure secure and precise positioning of lenses and mirrors
  • Support prototyping, industrialization, and high-volume production in partnership with our industrialization and manufacturing teams
  • Drive DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly) practices and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Create and manage detailed mechanical designs, drawings, and BOMs using Creo and Windchill
  • Interface with ERP systems for lifecycle management, configuration control, and production readiness
  • Engage with suppliers for component selection, qualification, and technical support
  • Participate in design reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
  • Provide maintenance, support, and continuous improvement for existing products

Requirements

  • Master's degree in mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering
  • Proven experience in opto-mechanical design for projection systems, imaging devices, or optical products
  • Hands-on experience integrating laser, LED, and laser-phosphor light sources
  • Proficiency in Creo for 3D modelling and detailed mechanical drawings
  • Experience with Windchill for product data and lifecycle management
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and their role in engineering/manufacturing workflows
  • Solid understanding of mechanical tolerancing, thermal management, and alignment-critical designs
  • Experience in spring calculation and clamping optical parts such as lens elements and mirrors
  • Experience with small moving mechanical components (mechanical or electronically actuated)
  • Experience in key manufacturing processes, including: Die casting, Machining, Spring characterization
  • Ability to run simulations in Pro/ENGINEER and interpret test data (mechanical, thermal, etc…)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English and/or Dutch
Benefits
  • A competitive salary package based on experience
  • Bonus system
  • Group insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Meal vouchers
  • Hybrid working culture
  • 20 legal holidays + 12 compensation days (Pro-rata)
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • A modern and state-of-the-art working environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
opto-mechanical designmechanical tolerancingthermal managementspring calculation3D modellingDFMDFAsimulationmechanical designmanufacturing processes
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementroot-cause analysis
Certifications
Master's degree in mechanical engineeringMaster's degree in electro-mechanical engineering