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Equipment Validation Engineer

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Location
Puurs-Sint-Amands, Antwerp
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organization, is seeking an Equipment Validation Engineer to ensure the reliable and compliant operation of production systems. The role focuses on managing validation documentation and testing for mechanical equipment within multidisciplinary engineering and production projects.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and maintain validation documentation for mechanical systems, including protocols, reports, and qualification plans.
  • Execute validation testing across the full lifecycle, including DQ, FAT, IOQ, and PQ.
  • Coordinate validation activities for assigned equipment scopes, including planning and supplier management.
  • Ensure adherence to GMP regulations and internal quality standards throughout the validation lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to optimize validation workflows.
  • Report project progress and technical milestones proactively to relevant stakeholders.
  • Support on-site equipment testing and follow-up depending on the specific project phase.

Requirements

  • You possess a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, or a related scientific field.
  • You have 3+ years of experience in equipment validation within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
  • You bring a strong understanding of GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • You possess an analytical mindset with strong organizational and communication skills.
  • You are fluent in Dutch and English.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with design qualification processes in large-scale engineering projects.
  • Knowledge of validation management software such as Kneat.
  • Experience working in aseptic production environments.

Offer

  • Uitdagende projecten in lijn met jouw interesses en talenten
  • Persoonlijke opvolging en open communicatie zowel voor als na indiensttreding
  • Mogelijkheid tot het volgen van extra opleidingen
  • Inspirerende netwerkevents en legendarische afterwork drinks
  • Sterk netwerk van toonaangevende klanten
  • Expertise binnen IT, Engineering en Life Sciences
  • Een vliegende start voor elke junior, verdere groei en kennisdeling voor onze seniors
  • Challenging projects based on your interests and skills
  • Personal follow-up and clear, transparent communication both before and after commencement of employment
  • Possibility to follow extra training
  • Inspiring network events and legendary after work drinks
  • Strong network of industry leading clients
  • Expertise within IT, Engineering and Life Sciences
  • A flying start for every junior, growth opportunities and possibility to share gathered knowledge for more senior employees
  • Un package salarial attractif avec de nombreux avantages extra-légaux
  • Un suivi clair et personnalisé, une communication transparente autant durant la période de recrutement qu’une fois l’entrée effective en poste
  • La possibilité de suivre des formations
  • Divers événement vous permettant de développer votre réseau et des afterwork drinks légendaires
  • Un réseau puissant de clients, leaders dans leur domaine
  • Une expertise dans les domaines de l’informatique, de l’ingénierie et des sciences de la vie
  • Un tremplin vers une évolution rapide pour les juniors et la possibilité de partager des connaissances acquises pour nos employés plus seniors
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