Associate Equipment Specialist - Ieper, Belgium
Your future job
As an Associate Equipment Specialist, you will play a key role within the Process & Equipment Engineering team in Ieper, focusing on Final Test and Backend operations.
More specifically, you will:
- Participate in the preventive maintenance team for Rasco and MT99 equipment.
- Perform plunger refurbishments following PM checklists to optimize component longevity.
- Install plungers and fine-tune sensors and cylinders to ensure smooth operation.
- Master advanced techniques to precisely align Contact Blocks, needles, and plungers for optimal device imprints.
- Support the refurbishment of other components to maintain parts availability.
- Assist with general maintenance activities to ensure continuous operation of the machine park.
- Help establish Supportive Maintenance procedures in the Backend area (Ismeca, Existech, BOS, etc.).
- Contribute to key projects, including machine validations, installations, and performance improvements.
- Assist with complex equipment escalations, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Drive project-based initiatives aimed at systematically reducing repetitive tasks.
Your profile
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to deliver high-quality technical work efficiently.
- High degree of autonomy and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong alignment with Melexis values and motivated for a long-term commitment.
- Technical / (electro-)mechanical background is required, technical education is preferred.
- Relevant technical experience with a proven track record in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation.
- Solid understanding of Final Test and/or Backend operations.
- Proficient with PC tools, administration
- eAM knowledge and experience
- Strong analytical, logical, and interpretive skills.
- Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Meticulous attention to detail and patience.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Fluency in English.
Flexibility to work in day shifts or early/late shifts (adaptability to specific early/late shift schedules is required).
This is a permanent position within the team led by Wouter Tiersen (P&EE Team Lead Final Test and Backend Ieper).
Interested?
Please submit your application via the Talent Center system by November 13th, 2026. A CV and cover letter are required.
Diversity & Inclusion
Melexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
About Melexis
Inspired by a passion for technology and engineering, Melexis designs, develops and delivers innovative micro-electronic solutions. They enable designers to turn ideas into applications that support the best imaginable future. The company’s advanced mixed-signal semiconductor sensors and actuators integrate sensing, driving and communication into next-generation products and systems. They improve safety, raise efficiency, support sustainability and enhance comfort.
Melexis is a world leader in automotive sensors. Today, on average, every new car produced worldwide contains 18 Melexis chips. Melexis uses this expertise to serve other markets as well: alternative mobility, smart appliances, smart buildings, robotics, energy management and digital health.
Melexis is headquartered in Belgium and employs over 2000 people in 18 locations worldwide. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (MELE).