Test & Validation Engineer

ACTIEF NV; Heverlee; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTIEF NV, located in Heverlee, Belgium, is seeking a passionate Test & Validation Engineer to ensure products meet top performance standards. This role involves validating advanced imaging systems from prototype to industrialization and mentoring junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include defining validation plans, conducting hands-on testing of sensors and modules, automating procedures, and collaborating with various teams for product improvements. Join us to innovate in testing processes!

Qualifications

• Experience with validation and verification of advanced technologies.
• Familiar with test automation and analysis tools.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define validation and verification plans for new products.
• Conduct hands-on testing of imaging systems.
• Automate test procedures and analyze results.
• Collaborate across teams for design reviews and improvements.

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

Testing methodologies

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Imaging systems

Job description

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology?

Do you thrive on ensuring products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability?

As a Test & Validation Engineer you will be instrumental in validating advanced imaging systems, from prototype to industrialization, ensuring they meet both customer and regulatory standards. You will also mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement in our testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement validation and verification plans for new products and platforms.
• Develop test protocols, acceptance criteria and traceability matrices.
• Conduct hands‑on testing of sensors, cameras, and modules, covering electrical, optical, mechanical and environmental aspects.
• Automate test procedures using LabVIEW, Python or similar tools.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Improve test methodologies, tools and infrastructure to support scalable industrialization.
• Collaborate with R&D, project management, quality and operations teams to support design reviews and product improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices within the team.