Senior Mechanical / Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) Engineer – Belgium (Long-Term Contract) FREELANCE ONLY
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Sector: Pharma / Medical Device / High-Precision Engineering
Start: ASAP (Interview slots this week)
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.
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.
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
Introductory call with the engineering manager
Technical interview
Interview slots available this week (Friday afternoon CET).
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.
Seniority level
Mid‐Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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