Senior Mechanical / Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) Engineer – Belgium (Long-Term Contract) FREELANCE ONLY
Location:
Wavre, Belgium (Hybrid)
Sector:
Pharma / Medical Device / High-Precision Engineering
Start:
ASAP (Interview slots this week)
Contract:
48-month long-term engagement
Languages:
English + French required
We are supporting a major life sciences engineering programme in Belgium and are
urgently looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical / AVI Engineer
to join the team for a long-term assignment.
Only
serious senior-level applicants
—this is a technically demanding role with high visibility on a flagship automation project.
The Role
You will be a senior engineering lead on the
installation, integration and qualification
of a next-generation Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) machine arriving onsite in April.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing mechanical & electrical interfaces
* Machine integration & site readiness
* Leading DQ / IQ / OQ activities
* Coordinating with vendors & suppliers
* Monthly visits to the machine manufacturer in Italy
* Supporting testing, acceptance & qualification
* Training local maintenance teams
* Working closely with on-site engineering & visual inspection experts
Hybrid working:
2–3 days onsite weekly + remote documentation days.
Once the machine is installed,
minimum 3 days onsite
will be required.
Ideal Profile
To be considered, you must have:
* 10+ years engineering experience
(Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or similar)
* Strong, hands-on expertise with
AVI / IVI systems
* Deep experience with automated machinery, high-precision equipment or optical inspection
* Demonstrated background in
pharma, med device or high-spec automotive machinery
* Experience with
machine qualification
(DQ / IQ / OQ)
* Ability to manage vendors, suppliers, and interface coordination
* Advantageous: knowledge of
AI, digital twins, data qualification
* Ability to travel monthly to Italy for build follow-up & testing
Interview Process
* Introductory call with the engineering manager
* Technical interview
* Second-stage technical deep dive
Interview slots available
this week (Friday afternoon CET).
Important
* Start is
ASAP
– the team wants the right person locked in
before year-end
.
* Only apply if you meet the
AVI + senior mechanical engineering
requirements.