Equipment Engineer

Equipment Engineer Down Stream Processing

Location: Leiden, The Netherlands (onsite working F/T)

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours per week

Imagine your next project as a key player in a dynamic engineering team where your expertise and hands-on mentality will directly ensure that downstream processing production equipment meets the highest standards as a global healthcare leader.

As an Downstream Equipment Engineer, they will ensure our production equipment meets the highest standards. They will 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, perform operational documentation changes, write engineering/ technical memo’s, work closely together with related departments like Maintenance, Execution systems and Quality. Assist colleagues in routine tasks with and tackling more complex challenges with support. Their effective communication skills will shine as they interact with both internal and external customers. 

Expected impact: Their expertise and hands-on mentality will be crucial in implementing Operations unit objectives, such as supporting by introducing new equipment and maintaining existing systems.

roles and responsibilities

• Perform project related tasks including but not limited to; new equipment and/or product introduction support, support test runs on software and/or equipment, perform operational documentation changes, write engineering/ technical memos

• Work closely together with related departments like Maintenance, Execution systems and Quality

• Assist colleagues in routine tasks with and tackling more complex challenges with support

• Interact and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers

• Conduct analysis to identify root causes of equipment failures, downtime and inefficiencies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and implement improvements to minimize equipment downtime and associated losses

• Guide the management of routine data collection, analysis, and reporting to drive continuous process improvement

• Ensure compliant documentation and timely completion of equipment records

• Initiate, drive, and lead equipment improvements in collaboration with stakeholders

• Support formal escalation processes to highlight risks related to safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance

• Act as the go-to expert for sophisticated Change Control designs, from initiation to completion

how to succeed

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

• Recent graduate or experience with down steam processing equipment and processes

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

• Written Dutch required preferred

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

• Affinity for production equipment (Chromatography systems, Virus Filtration Systems and UFDF and 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 their 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 very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson 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

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.

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 or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.

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”.