At Barco IX (Immersive Experiences business unit), we combine a passion for technology with a creative mindset to deliver unforgettable experiences. Our solutions are used across a wide range of markets, from live events and theme parks to museums and flight simulators.
Within our IX R&D organization, we focus on developing advanced projection and image processing technologies that bring these immersive experiences to life for customers around the world. From inspiring audiences at the Gent Light Festival, to enabling digital art in galleries and museums globally, and providing visuals for the world’s leading concert stages. Your work will help make it all possible!
Your role
Barco is seeking a Senior Engineer Power Electronics for its Immersive eXperiences Business unit in Kortrijk.
If you’re eager to leverage your engineering skills to develop power electronics for cutting-edge video projection systems using Digital Light Processing (DLP) imagers and solid-state light sources (laser, phosphor, LED) that define industry standards, this role is an ideal fit for you.
You'll join an international team of enthusiastic developers from Belgium, China, and USA.
Key responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Engineer Power Electronics to design and develop laser and LED drivers as well as power supply solutions for DLP projection systems. The role focuses on high-performance, efficient, and reliable power electronics for solid-state projection light sources, working closely with external suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and validate laser diode and LED driver circuits for projection light sources
- Develop power supply architectures for 1-chip and 3-chip DLP projectors, including:
- AC-DC and DC-DC converters
- Constant-current sources for lasers and LEDs
- High-efficiency, low-noise power solutions
- Define system-level power requirements, including interfaces and operating conditions for projection systems
- Specify electrical, thermal, EMC, and safety requirements for off-the-shelf power supplies and drivers
- Collaborate closely with external power supply and driver suppliers to:
- Define technical specifications
- Review designs and schematics
- Support prototype development, testing, and qualification
- Perform simulations and analyses of power electronics, including control loops, efficiency, and thermal behavior
- Support system integration, including bring-up, debugging, and optimization of projector prototypes
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety, EMC, and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, and firmware engineers, as well as operations teams such as procurement, logistics, and manufacturing
- Support the transition from development to manufacturing and production
- Drive maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of power electronics in existing products
Profile
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 - 5 years of engineering experience in a design environment or equivalent.
- Proven experience in power electronics design, particularly
- Switch-mode power supplies (SMPS)
- Experience in designing constant-current drivers for high-power LEDs or laser diodes
- Strong understanding of:
- DC-DC and AC-DC converter topologies
- Control methods and loop stability
- Efficiency optimization and thermal management
- Hands-on experience with schematic design, PCB layout review, and debugging
- Knowledge of relevant Power electronics simulation tools (e.g. LTspice, PLECS, PSIM)
- Experience with digital control, microcontrollers and FPGA’s
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or C# to support debugging
- Experience with laboratory measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads)
- Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation, safety, and regulatory requirements as well as relevant standards (IEC, UL, CE, etc.)
- Ability to define test setups and validation procedures
Soft Skills
- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment (mechanics, electronics, software, operations, procurement, etc.)
- Proactive, result-driven, and innovative mindset, combined with strong analytical skills
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and awareness of cost efficiency
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Barco locations, suppliers, or customers worldwide
Our offer
You will work in an open and international culture.
In this stimulating and challenging environment, we offer you competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- A competitive salary package based on experience
- Company car
- Bonus system
- Group insurance
- Health insurance
- Meal vouchers
- Hybrid working culture
- 20 legal holidays + 12 compensation days
- Continuous learning opportunities
- A modern and state-of-the-art working environment
Why join Barco?
At Barco, you will work on cutting-edge power electronics that bring immersive experiences to life across the globe, from live events to simulation and entertainment. You’ll be part of an international and multidisciplinary team, where innovation and collaboration are key, giving you the opportunity to grow your expertise, take ownership of complex challenges, and make a real impact with technologies that set industry standards.
Ready to design the next generation of projection technology?
Apply now and become part of our global engineering team.
