Technical Project & Maintenance Engineer

Proferro is part of Picanol Group, a business unit of Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB).

Are you a driven technician with a passion for project management and maintenance in an industrial environment? Do you want to work in an organization that is technologically at the top of its segment? Then we have the perfect challenge for you!

As a Technical Project & Maintenance Engineer, you are the key link between technology, production, and external partners. You combine strategic insight with a hands-on mentality, ensuring our installations operate optimally and evolve with future needs.

Project Management:

• You conduct feasibility studies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• You prepare project budgets and technical specifications.
• You coordinate projects from A to Z, including detailed planning and follow-up.
• You are the point of contact for suppliers and technicians, and you visit them for FAT procedures.
• You ensure a smooth handover to production and maintenance, including all documentation.

Maintenance:

• You evaluate the machinery both preventively and curatively to avoid downtime and quality issues.
• You prepare and closely monitor maintenance tasks.
• You manage the maintenance budget with a focus on continuous improvement.
• You work daily with colleagues on short- and long-term action plans.
• You develop ad hoc solutions on-site and implement optimization projects.
• You coach internal and external technicians and are actively present on the shop floor.
• You manage critical spare parts and collaborate closely with production, quality, and purchasing.
• You document everything thoroughly.

• Technical expertise: Bachelor/Master in Electromechanics or equivalent through experience.
• Project management skills: You plan, coordinate, and monitor budgets and deadlines.
• Problem-solving ability: Analytical, creative, and hands-on.
• Communication skills: You communicate effectively with various stakeholders. French and/or Dutch is required.
• Safety awareness: You know and follow safety and environmental regulations.
• Organizational skills: You set priorities, remain flexible, and handle stress well.

• A technologically advanced organization that is a leader in its sector.
• Room for personal development and initiative in a dynamic, international company with a strong family character.
• A mentor who guides you during your onboarding and training process.