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Johnson & Johnson

Maintenance Engineer

Posted Oct 12, 2026
Job ID: JJJP00026865
Location
Leiden
Hours/week
40 hrs/week
Timeline
1 year , 1 month
Payrate range
Unknown

Job title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sassenheim

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours per week


Imagine your next project stepping into a role where your skills will shape the future of Innovative Medicine at a new site in Sassenheim and drive the success of the maintenance department.

We’re on the hunt for a passionate independent Multi-skilled (mechanically bias) Maintenance Engineer Troubleshooter who’s looking for a place where they can truly make an impact in a just commissioned facility. If you are a hands-on type of engineer, have solid experience of troubleshooting on various types of equipment, but can also coordinate and delegate well, and are able to manage clients/stakeholders, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The site is going into actual manufacturing, and we need an engineer that supports this, together with colleagues from the main maintenance department (80 FTE) of the large site in Leiden of which you also will be part of. However, your sole focus will be the site in Sassenheim to ensure it gets the support it needs in this first operational phase. For that you will troubleshoot yourself, but very importantly also organize J&J technicians, vendors and peer maintenance engineers to do so. Some support on organizing preventive maintenance by others will also be part of your responsibilities. You will also actively suggest and implement improvements. The new site has (biotech) manufacturing equipment installed as well as utility installations. Your knowledge and experience are very welcome.

roles and responsibilities.

  • Responsible for executing, coordinating and having the oversight of the maintenance related work.

  • May independently perform first line troubleshooting tasks on equipment and utilities to avoid or minimize downtime.

  • Liase with client / stakeholders at people lead level from production to inform on status, determine priorities, manage expectations.

  • Coordinate and implement corrective maintenance tasks. Prioritizes corrective maintenance based on equipment criticality and MPS schedule, by directly connecting with the customer to agree on priorities based on customer’s input.

  • Maintain oversight of maintenance activities and ensure that those are executed in a timely manner and according to the procedures. Communicates the status of the on-going maintenance activities.

  • Lead root cause problem solving using the appropriate RCA technics.

  • Keeps oversight on the quality of executed work, coach and mentor team members in the maintenance practices, techniques, processes and responsibilities daily.

  • Examine technical reports and other documents regarding corrective/preventive maintenance to identify opportunities to improve outcome.

  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Monitor compliance with Maintenance processes, act in case of deviations.

  • Owns, maintains and shares the technical knowledge of wide range of assets and procedures.

  • May work independently, able to give instructions and on occasion is able to lead a team and provide constructive feedback.

  • Identify opportunities and drive improvements for the maintenance processes.

  • Provides clear guidance to employees outside the Maintenance department regarding the Maintenance processes and procedures and ensures those are followed.

  • Sets priorities and performs related duties with minimal supervision, by manager, supervisor.

  • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager


how to succeed.

  • Master’s degree in engineering and technical subjects or bachelor’s degree in engineering and technical subjects with at least 3 – 7 years working in work experience in pharmaceutical or equivalent industry.

  • Multi-skilled with mechanical bias.

  • Hands-on experience with various types of equipment in an industrial, factory environment… e.g. conveyors & pumps.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers on professional level up to departmental management, in English and preferably in Dutch.

  • Excellent computer proficiency e.g. MS Office, SAP.


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 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 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”.

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