Lab Equipment Engineer

LAB EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

Be part of an international and diverse team, whilst developing one of the breakthrough innovations within healthcare and technology.

This is a unique opportunity to have impact, write history and challenge yourself in a highly novel environment.

MindCapture supports in the recruitment of this talent for a global biotech company that’s developing, manufacturing and commercializing new cell-based therapies to battle cancer with focus on immunology. They are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.

To support the Technical Operations Group, we are looking for a Lab Equipment (Maintance) Engineer.

As Lab Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible to perform on-site reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities according to cGMP and safety requirements.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain process equipment, instrumentation, systems, electrical devices, circuits, controls, switch gear, and motors (cGMP and non-GMP).
• Document all maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) using good documentation practices.
• Provide on-call support as required.
• Stay updated on applicable codes, regulations, licensing, certifications, and training.
• Support minor upgrades and implementation of new process equipment, instruments, and systems.
• Track and achieve annual Engineering and Maintenance objectives, including metric improvement targets.
• Propose alterations, modifications, or replacements of equipment and systems to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs and downtime.
• Support implementation of cost and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with other duties and willingness to learn new skills as required.
• Support the development of new practices, policies, and procedures related to Engineering and Maintenance activities.
• Support Engineering and Maintenance driven quality events such as deviations, investigations, change controls, CAPAs, root cause analysis, and FMEAs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical/electrical/bio) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance, engineering or operations within an industrial manufacturing or regulated environment is required.
• Experience in a controlled pharmaceutical cleanroom environment under aseptic conditions is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Understanding of technical installations, process equipment, facilities, and computerized systems in a manufacturing or regulated environment
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other components
• Familiarity with electrical theory, thermal energy principles, mechanical maintenance techniques, and electromechanical theory
• Ability to identify and address gaps in processes, equipment, facilities, and systems
• Troubleshooting skills for highly technical equipment
• Experience with validated and qualified process equipment, systems, and documentation
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Flexibility to work different shifts and provide on-call support as needed
• Highly organized and capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and departments
• Attention to detail and adherence to procedures
• Proficiency in basic computer software packages and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with SAP and CMMS preferred
• You are fluent (writing & reading) in Dutch.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical English, equipment manuals, and complex blueprints

Important: this challenge is within a shift schedule, with the advantage of working 4 days per week (10 hours/day) with 4 days off. Shifts include routine weekend and evening work as required by the process. This shift system can help you avoid traffic and reduce time spend in the car