As a Validation Engineer, you play a key role in the qualification and validation of production equipment within industrial environments in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector. You ensure that machines, systems, and processes meet regulatory requirements (GMP) and clients’ quality standards.
This position is ideal for a candidate with initial experience in equipment validation or qualification, looking to deepen their expertise in highly regulated environments.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
* Perform IQ/OQ/PQ qualification activities on production equipment (fill & finish, packaging, utilities, HVAC, etc.).
* Write, review, and execute validation protocols and related reports.
* Participate in deviation and CAPA analysis and manage GMP documentation.
* Collaborate with Engineering, Production, QA, Maintenance, and Automation teams.
* Support supplier follow-up and participate in FAT/SAT when required.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes.
ABOUT YOU:
* 2–4 years of experience in equipment validation/qualification or engineering in a GMP environment.
* Knowledge of pharmaceutical or biotech industrial processes.
* Good understanding of GMP, Annex 15, and GAMP5 (a plus).
* Strong interpersonal skills for working with shop-floor stakeholders.
* Analytical mindset, rigor, autonomy, and practical problem-solving skills.
* Dutch and English required
ABOUT US
Vulcain Engineering is a group specialized in the energy sector that supports companies active in Renewable & Nuclear Energy, Gas & Infrastructure through our Study Offices and Consultancy services. Vulcain Engineering Group is positioned as a transformation partner thanks to its ultra-specialization in strategic sectors which positively impact the transformation of our society and supports its clients in their transformation towards more sustainable and responsible models. Vulcain supports its clients throughout the entire life cycle of their projects, from design to commissioning, by integrating constructability and safety requirements right from the design phase.
In Belgium, our activities focus on consultancy services, delivering expertise in three main areas:
* Energy/Infrastructure
* Gas Renewables & Processes
* Life Sciences
With offices based in Brussels, Leuven, and Ghent, and clients spread all over the country, we address key projects in the Belgian industry, offering our consultants the opportunity to work on challenging topics and discover different areas during their time at Vulcain.
Why would you apply?
* An annual gross salary ranging from 44 000€ to 51 000€ paid over 13,92 months and advantages such as a company car (and fuel card), representation fees, insurances, meal vouchers, eco cheques, a sectorial bonus (the salary indicated corresponds to the level of experience mentioned in the job description. For any other level of experience, the annual salary may vary accordingly)
* A tailored career path within the company : opportunities to discover different business units, training, follow-up from your business manager, and a development evaluation every year
* A human-based company with slightly more than 120 consultants and synergies between the different business units