Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Location: Leiden

Working mode: Fully on-site (opportunity work occasionally from home)

Duration: 6 months initially (opportunity for a contract extension)

Language requirements: English and Dutch preferred but English only as minimum requirement

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting safe and compliant electrical operations while leading and contributing to capital projects across the site. The role ensures all electrical systems comply with applicable Dutch regulations (including NEN 3140 and NEN 1010), JnJ standards, and EHS requirements, while supporting reliable and continuous operations.

roles and responsibilities

Operational Support

• Act as the electrical subject matter expert for site operations.

• Ensure safe operation, inspection, maintenance, and modification of electrical installations in accordance with NEN 3140, NEN 1010, and internal standards.

• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical failures and operational deviations.

• Ensure electrical work permits, LOTO, and contractor activities are executed safely and compliantly.

• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.

Project Delivery

• Support electrical scope for capital and improvement projects from concept through handover.

• Review and approve electrical designs, specifications, calculations, and drawings.

• Ensure projects are executed in line with engineering standards, EHS requirements, budget, and schedule.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and engineering partners.

• Support commissioning, qualification, and handover of electrical systems to operations.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with local legislation NEN , JnJ engineering standards, and EHS policies.

• Participate in risk assessments, HAZOPs, and safety reviews related to electrical systems.

• Maintain technical documentation, asset registers, and electrical dossiers.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and maintainability of electrical systems.

• Support standardization and best practice sharing across the site or organization.

how to succeed

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

• Mandatory IV certification: NEN 3140 and preferred NEN 1010.

• Several years of experience in an industrial, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting both operations and capital projects.

• Strong knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems.

• Familiarity with contractor management and regulated environments.

Competencies

• Strong safety mindset and compliance focus.

• Structured and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization.

• Clear communication skills in English and Dutch.

• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run initially for 6 months.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.