R&D-Product engineer

We are looking to expand our team with a R&D-Product engineer. You will be a part of our Product team, continuously shaping Physibel software to better fit our customers’ workflow, integrating international standards and optimizing the user experience (UX).


Your tasks:

  • Translate client needs from the Customer Success team and new international standards into requirements for the Development team.
  • Follow and participate in international standardization efforts concerning thermal performance of façades.
  • Produce Knowledge Base documents on how to use Physibel software for standard complying calculations.
  • Create a working relationship with our leading clients to understand the current and future needs of the Physibel software.
  • Testing beta-versions of Physibel software and reporting back to the Development team.
  • Participate in research projects to develop the physics included in our software.
  • Give technical support to customers on using Physibel software for their projects.
  • Work as a consultant on our customers’ most challenging projects.

As you grow, depending on your interests and qualities:

  • You can take on a leading role in research projects and international standardization.
  • You can take up responsibilities designing and shaping the software UX.
  • You can take on Sales and Marketing tasks.

Our workplace:

Physibel combines a long tradition of international expertise with a mindset for innovation and growth. You work in a small and dedicated company with a global (>40 countries) base of industry-leading clients. Pleasant office facing Citadelpark in beautiful Ghent, easily accessible by public transport (near Ghent Sint-Pieters railway station). Flexible working is possible.

Your strengths:

  • Engineering degree, preferably in civil engineering – experience in building physics or standardization is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fluent in English. Dutch, French or German is a plus
  • Ability to work independently exemplifying strong analytical skills and dedication to detail
  • A collaborative spirit, growing together with the company

 What we offer:

  • The opportunity to grow within and together with a stable, well-run company
  • A small team of dedicated, experienced colleagues, focused on doing an excellent job
  • The opportunity to connect with façade engineering experts of global industry leaders
  • Competitive salary in line with skills and experience (including 13th month of salary, double holiday pay).
  • Extra-legal benefits: Eco-vouchers, bicycle allowance and/or full reimbursement of public transport expenses, hospitalization insurance, collective pension plan
  • Contract for an indefinite period

Employment: Full-time

Interested? Send your CV and motivation