Senior Engineer Automated Visual Inspection / Technology Deployment

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Senior Engineer Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) / Technology Deployment

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced professional to take technical ownership of the deployment of Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) equipment within an international pharmaceutical environment. The main focus of this assignment is the current project phase covering design and build activities. The objective is to ensure a smooth, compliant, and operationally aligned implementation of the technology.

This position combines strong technical expertise in visual inspection systems with project coordination, vendor collaboration, and cross-functional stakeholder management. It is ideal for someone who can confidently operate both on the engineering side and in a project-driven environment.

General Information

Start Date:

Latest Possible Start Date:

Duration: 12 months

Extension: rather unlikely

Workload: 100%

Location: Basel and Kaiseraugst

Home Office: up to 1–2 days per week

Travel: regular travel to Germany

Team Size: 7 people

Working Hours: standard business hours

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Take the technical lead in the deployment of AVI equipment

Provide subject expertise in equipment performance, vision technologies, and automated inspection processes

Work closely with vendors and internal technical teams to support equipment design and customization

Contribute to machine qualification activities, software setup, and optimization of vision systems

Oversee the build phase, including mechanical integration and software-related implementation

Support and technically drive factory acceptance testing activities

Project Coordination

Lead and coordinate technical workstreams within AVI-related projects

Ensure project timelines, milestones, and deliverables are achieved

Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Identify and resolve technical issues arising during the equipment build phase

Process Development and Compliance

Translate technical requirements into practical and sustainable business solutions

Establish and improve standardized processes within the project environment

Prepare and maintain robust documentation in a GMP-regulated setting

Ensure a structured, compliant, and traceable way of working

Required Profile

Degree in engineering or a similar technical discipline

Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally 5 to 10 years or more

Strong knowledge of general visual inspection standards and requirements

Solid expertise in Automated Visual Inspection equipment and vision system technologies

Proven hands-on experience in the implementation or deployment of AVI equipment

Strong leadership and project coordination skills

Well-developed documentation skills and a structured working style

Experience in GMP-regulated environments

Strong communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams

Fluent in English

Ideal Candidate

You bring deep technical understanding of AVI systems and have already supported or led complex equipment projects in regulated production environments. At the same time, you are comfortable collaborating with suppliers, engineering teams, quality functions, and operational stakeholders to drive implementation successfully. jide5a9fc6ct jit0414ct jiy26ct