Publication date
11 December 2025
Department
Production and technical operations
Country
Belgium
Location
Mechelen
Work arrangement
Onsite
Travel percentage
0%
Function type
Full-time
Contract type
Employee
Experience required
* A first experience in a technical production environment is considered a plus.
Education
* Industrial engineer or a Bachelor degree in a technical orientation (Electro-mechanical preferred) and/or equivalent through experience.
EQUIPMENT ENGINEER I
The equipment engineer I is a key role player in the technical follow-up of the production line and the related utilities. The Equipment Engineer I has two majors focus points:
* Technical Support (2nd line troubleshooting of the production line, back-up of Maintenance technician, technical advisor for CAPEX projects and calibration aspects);
* Follow-up and technical improvement of the manufacturing line (based on OEE performance and CMMS data);
In a safety and GMP compliant environment.
Accountabilities
The state-of-the-art Biocartis manufacturing line encompasses the following processes and associated equipment:
* Plastic assembly technology: laser welding, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding
* Liquid dispensing technology: Nanodrop and peristaltic pump
* Labeling, marking & packaging
* Process control: leak testing, vision systems, height checks, and related inspections
The Equipment Engineer I is responsible for:
1. Technical Support of Manufacturing Processes and Equipment
Provide advanced technical support to manufacturing equipment and processes.
* Perform 2nd line troubleshooting and assist maintenance technicians with complex technical problems or equipment breakdowns.
* Support production lines during shifts when maintenance technicians are unavailable (typically a few weeks per year).
* Review maintenance work order to ensure technical solutions are implemented safely, compliantly, and according to procedures.
* Build and maintain technical expertise in equipment technology and manufacturing processes.
* Technical Follow-up and technical improvement
* Oversee mechanical, electrical, hardware, and software aspects of manufacturing equipment, in collaboration with the automation team, including design, robustness, calibration, and improvements.
* Maintain and update work instructions for preventive maintenance of equipment.
* Support implementation technical improvements based on breakdown analyses, CMMS data, and OEE metrics (yield, cycle time, and downtime).
Profile Requirements
* Industrial Engineer degree or a Bachelor degree in a technical orientation (electro-mechanical preferred) and/or equivalent through experience;
* A first experience in a technical production environment is a plus;
* Highly technically skilled
* Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
* Analytical mindset and problem solver
* Very good communication and organization skills.
* Experience with Good Maintenance Practices (GMP) in a production environment is a must
* Standard schedule in day – flexibility required to come in shifts if needed
* PC-skills:
* Advance knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* CMMS (Maintenance and/or Calibration) is a plus
* PLCs application software (Twincat, S7, logo, Apigraf) is a plus
* Legislation and regulation:
* Experience in a manufacturing organization producing medical devices, pharmaceuticals or in-vitro diagnostics working within an ISO13485 / GMP compliant environment is an asset
* Languages:
* Advanced knowledge, orally and in writing of Dutch and English is a must
Our offering
We offer you a challenging job in an exciting environment, working for top entrepreneurs in the biotech industry. You can be part of a very dynamic, young and growing team in a highly innovative environment. You will have freedom to shape your work and shape your job. Your input is highly appreciated. Of course we offer you a fitting compensation package which includes a Flexible Income Plan.