Senior Mechatronics Engineer

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Senior (Mechatronics) Engineer on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client located in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with highly possibility of extension. This is a fully onsite role.
Main Responsibilities of the role

• This role will mainly be deployed in the 2nd line support and continuous improvement of uptime of our critical packaging equipment.
• As part of project teams, deploy new products and upgrades of systems as well as new equipment within our state-of-the-art labelling and packaging lines.
• Working in projects of different complexity and assuring a high quality deployment with the asset lifecycle in mind.
• Be the mechatronics expert for our maintenance and engineering team as well as project teams.
• Provide second line support to shopfloor technicians for complex mechatronics problems.
• Structurally investigate complex problems relating to process or equipment and assist with recommending and implementing solutions.
• Independently plan and execute all maintenance and engineering related tasks in your assigned projects.
• Write test protocols, perform technical evaluations, and submit technical assessment reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors (i.e. Equipment Engineering, Automation, Digital, Validation, QA, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc.).

Required Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of engineering, science or related technological field of equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7+ years of relevant work experience with 5+ years in operations / manufacturing environment.
• In depth mechatronics knowledge.
• Experience with Mechanical Device Assembly and Packaging is a plus.
• Experience in project management techniques, preferably in CAPEX projects
• Required hands-on troubleshooting experience in a regulated environment and on packaging equipment, on mechanical, electrical as well automation systems (specialization in one area is possible but minimum proficiency in addressing problems in all disciplines is required).
• Experience in proactively improving technical performance through structural problem solving and identifying and implementing improvements.
• Direct experience with regulated environment (GMP, OSHA, EPA). GMP experience strongly preferred.
• The person has to be comfortable to take the lead of cross-functional investigations or improvement initiatives, have strong communication (in English) and collaboration skills. The person has to be able to strive in a dynamic operations environment and act as a coach for our technician team.
• Analytical troubleshooting experience preferred
• Willing to occasionally work outside office hours. On-call support will be needed for the 24/7 production lines.
• Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication, Basic Dutch skills are a plus.
• Strong Interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.

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 #packaging #CAPEX #projectmanagement #mechanicalengineering #mechatronics #maintenance #SME #testprotocols #newproducts #systemupgrades 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.