Equipment Engineer

Equipment Engineer Down Stream Processing

Location: Leiden 

Duration: initial 12 months contract

Hours: 40h

Hybrid role 

Imagine your next role as an Equipment Engineer Down Stream Processing who will ensure our production equipment meets the highest standards.

About the role

You’ll be a key player in our team, performing project-related tasks including but not limited to new equipment and/or product introduction support, support test runs on software and/or equipment, performing operational documentation changes, writing engineering/ technical memos, work closely together with related departments like Maintenance, Execution systems, and Quality. Assist colleagues in routine tasks with limited supervision and tackle more complex challenges with support. Your effective communication skills will shine as you interact with both internal and external customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Your expertise will be crucial in implementing Operations unit objectives, such as supporting by introducing new equipment and maintaining existing systems.

• You’ll conduct analysis to identify root causes of equipment failures, downtime, and inefficiencies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and implement improvements to minimize equipment downtime and associated losses.

• You’ll guide the management of routine data collection, analysis, and reporting to drive continuous process improvement, ensuring compliant documentation and timely completion of equipment records.

• You’ll initiate, drive, and lead equipment improvements in collaboration with stakeholders, and support formal escalation processes to highlight risks related to safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

• From initiation to completion, you’ll be the go-to expert for sophisticated Change Control designs.

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

• Higher professional education (HBO) or university education (WO) education, in a relevant field (e.g. pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, life sciences, biological engineering, etc)

• Knowledge and/or experience with pharmaceutical production process and equipment lifecycle management.

• Affinity for production equipment (Chromatography systems, Virus Filtration Systems and UFDFand automation systems (e.g. MES, DeltaV).

• Able to work in a high-quality environment (GMP)

• A good balance of theoretical and practical insights.

• A proactive approach with adaptable problem-solving skills, consistently assuming responsibility and taking a leadership role in your area of expertise.

• A focus on excellence and a customer-centric approach.

• Experience with lean methodologies and project management is a plus

benefits

This role offers a competitive hourly rate & a supportive working environment. This contract will run initially for 12 months. 

About Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

https://www.jnj.com/

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. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact:  katerina.alikaridou@randstadsourceright.nl

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”.