{"id":1558333,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hydro-workshop-testing-technician","title":"Workshop & Testing Technician","company":{"id":1771844,"name":"Hydro","domain":"hydro.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/hydro-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T03:04:17Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T13:35:26Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Hydro Building Systems is one of the leading suppliers of aluminium window, door and façade systems in Europe. With the brands WICONA, SAPA, and TECHNAL, we strive to provide concrete added value for architects, window manufacturers, façade builders, contractors and other construction decision makers, through continuous product innovation and project solutions.\nJoin an innovative company!\nWould you like to help develop new aluminium window, door and sliding systems before they reach the market? In this hands-on role, you will build prototypes, carry out tests and work with R&D to find technically strong solutions.\nHydro Building Systems develops innovative aluminium building systems for the European market. In our R&D and test centre in Lichtervelde, you will work closely with international product development and immediately see the results of your work.\nWhat will you do?\nYou will prepare aluminium profiles for the CNC machine and assemble windows, doors, sliding systems and verandas.\n\nYou will build prototypes according to the test file and work with R&D on technical improvements and innovative solutions.\n\nYou will carry out wind, water and air tightness tests, supplemented by mechanical, burglary-resistance and acoustic tests.\n\nYou will monitor the test progress, report the results and propose improvements where needed.\n\nYou will prepare the required materials, coordinate internal and external orders and arrange the related logistics.\n\nYou will support official internal tests and tests at external certified laboratories.\n\nYou will work safely and carefully and keep the workshop and test environment orderly.\n\nWho are we looking for?\nYou have a technical mindset, enjoy hands-on work and get energy from building and testing new products. Experience is welcome, but not required: school leavers will also have the opportunity to develop in this role with us.\nWhat you bring\nTraining in woodworking or metalworking, or an equivalent level through experience.\n\nBasic knowledge of mechanics and a practical, solution-oriented approach.\n\nInterest in prototypes, product development and technical testing.\n\nAn accurate and quality-oriented way of working.\n\nThe motivation to learn and collaborate with colleagues from R&D.\n\nBasic knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.\n\nExcellent knowledge of Dutch and basic knowledge of English and French.\n\nNice to have\nExperience as a PVC or aluminium joiner.\n\nA certificate for overhead crane or forklift operation.\n\nWhat can you expect from us?\nA full-time permanent contract (38h40 per week).\n\n10 additional ADV days on top of your statutory annual leave.\n\nFlexible working hours through our flextime system.\n\nA hands-on training program, supported by experienced colleagues during your onboarding of approximately 6 months.\n\nTraining and development opportunities in Belgium and at other test centers within our international organisation.\n\nAn innovative and technically challenging work environment, where you will contribute directly to the development of new products for the European market.\n\nLimited international travel, depending on ongoing projects.\n\nA collaborative working environment with short decision-making lines, trust and plenty of room for initiative.\n\nEmployee benefits\nMeal vouchers worth €10 per worked day.\n\nAnnual eco vouchers (€250).\n\nA group insurance plan.\n\nThe opportunity to join our collective hospitalisation insurance scheme at a preferential group rate.\n\nBicycle leasing.\n\nA laptop and mobile phone\nPractical information\nCompany: Hydro Building Systems Belgium\nLocation: Lichtervelde, Belgium\nReports to: Head of Test Centre\nEqual opportunities\nAt Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.\nApply before: 10/05/2026","description_format":"text","description_chars":3921,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"Dutch","level":"All levels","optional":false},{"language":"French","level":"Elementary (A1)","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"Elementary (A1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Annual leave","Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Belgium","iso":"BE","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T03:04:17Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":14,"reasons":["conf:2","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/hydro-workshop-testing-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/hydro-workshop-testing-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T21:33:37Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4187,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":813,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}