Senior Engineer

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Senior Engineer (Senior Equipment Engineer) for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with high possibility of extension. This is a mainly fully onsite role. What will you do Equipment Engineer is responsible for scoping and executing technical projects supporting manufacturing withing Device Assembly, Inspection, Labelling and Packaging areas. He/she is responsible for overseeing the design, installation, and lifecycle of all equipment used in the operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient equipment performance, troubleshooting equipment failures, and implementing improvements to optimize productivity and safety. Main Responsibilities of the role Technical Leadership & Project Execution Technical lead for assigned equipment or process area within an OPEX/CAPEX project. The primary technical contact between internal stakeholders and equipment vendors. Translate user and process requirements into clear technical specifications and design expectations. Partner with the Project Manager to align on timelines, risks, and technical deliverables. Design Engineering Coordinate the detail engineering and responsible for creating design documents: User Requirements Document (URS), Functional Specification Document (FDS), Hardware Design Specification (HDS) and Design Review (DS) based on compliance and user requirements. Prepare and execute characterization challenges through experiments in which parameters are intentionally varied to determine their effect on the area effectiveness and performance. Support FAT and SAT together with the engineering team Overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of equipment systems to ensure proper functionality and performance. Day-to-day Working with various stakeholders to scope projects and ensure equipment designs meet the required specifications and standards. Project management and execution of assigned projects including project prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication. Troubleshooting and resolving equipment-related issues. Development of detailed specifications, engineering documents, and protocols (URS, FDS, HDS, DS). Work in a collaborative manner within the Process Teams structure and contributes to Root Cause Investigations and Cross Functional Investigations. Perform all tasks with due care and attention ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and company requirements, policies and procedures. Support a safe working environment by complying with environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations. Qualifications and skills BS degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or relevant + experience. Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience with 4+ years in operations / manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical environment or automated device assembly, labelling and packaging processes. Hands-on experience with commissioning activities. Strong knowledge of equipment design, installation, and maintenance processes. Direct experience with regulated environment (e.g. GMP, OSHA, EPA). Occasionally work outside office hours. Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication. Knowledge of (personal) computer software, specifically: MS office. If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Tim Browaeys, [email protected] or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607  #opportunity #multinational #pharmaceutical #biotechnology #senior #engineer # equipment #gmp #commissioning #FAT #SAT #URS #FDS #HDS #DS #characterization #mechanicalengineering #labelling #packaging #equipmentdesign #installation #maintenanceprocesses #projectmanagement People are our business  worldwide  Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.