Maintenance Technician - Metrology Focus

AbbVie Inc.; Belgique; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician with a focus on Metrology to join our site in Belgium.

You will ensure availability and reliability of production, lab, and utility equipment, performing calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance while maintaining GMP/GxP compliance and traceability across instrumentation. You will participate in investigations, CAPA activities, and qualification of equipment, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence within a

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or metrology in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of calibration principles and measurement uncertainty.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP and data integrity concepts.
• Experience with CMMS and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment and utilities.
• Perform calibration, verification, adjustment, and testing of measurement equipment.
• Diagnose failures and document interventions accurately.
• Ensure metrological traceability and calibration status certificates.
• Support investigations, CAPA activities, and root cause analyses.
• Complete documentation and records in CMMS and metrology systems.
• Coordinate external service providers and verify documentation quality.
• Provide technical support to Production, Quality, and Laboratory teams.
• Contribute to maintenance and calibration plan improvements.
• Comply with GMP/GxP, data integrity, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Metrology knowledge

Calibration principles

Technical troubleshooting

Documentation practices

Reading electrical schematics

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Electromechanics / Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Instrumentation / Automation / Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

At AbbVie, we are looking for a Maintenance Technician with a focus on Metrology to join our team.

In this role, you will help ensure the availability, reliability, and compliance of production, laboratory, and utility equipment across the site. You will be responsible for performing and documenting preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, verification, troubleshooting, and repair activities on measurement and control instruments, while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Practice (GxP) requirements, internal procedures, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards, and applicable metrology guidelines.

You will also play a key role in supporting investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and the installation and qualification of new or modified equipment, contributing to the operational excellence and quality standards that support AbbVie's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work orders on equipment, facilities, and utilities, ensuring their safe and reliable return to service.
• Perform calibration, verification, adjustment, and functional testing of measurement and testing equipment, including temperature, pressure, flow, level, mass, humidity, conductivity, pH, and other relevant parameters.
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, mechanical, and instrumentation failures; repair or replace defective components and accurately document all interventions.
• Ensure metrological traceability of standards and instruments, verify calibration status and certificate validity, and report any situation that could impact quality or compliance.
• In the event of out-of-tolerance results, secure the affected equipment, record all relevant data, contribute to impact assessments, and participate in investigations, root cause analyses, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) activities.
• Complete work orders, records, certificates, and documentation accurately and on time within the computerized maintenance and metrology management systems.
• Coordinate external service providers when required; verify the quality of services delivered and the compliance of associated documentation.
• Provide technical support to Production, Quality, and Laboratory teams, particularly during investigations, qualifications, equipment commissioning, and modification projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance and calibration plans, criticality assessments, equipment reliability programs, standardization initiatives, and optimization of intervention frequencies.
• Comply with GMP/GxP procedures, data integrity requirements, health and safety regulations, and environmental standards; maintain tools, standards, and work areas in good condition and complete all required training.
• Maintain work areas, tools, and spare parts in a condition consistent with cleanliness requirements, contamination prevention measures, and foreign matter control standards.
• Ensure all required training is completed before performing GMP-related tasks and actively contribute to audits, inspections, and periodic reviews.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical secondary education diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electromechanics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, Industrial Maintenance, or an equivalent discipline.
• Relevant experience in industrial maintenance and/or metrology; experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food manufacturing, or other regulated environments is an asset.
• Practical knowledge of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty, tolerances, traceability, and measurement and test equipment management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, process diagrams, technical manuals, specifications, and procedures.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting techniques and the safe use of measuring instruments, calibration standards, and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements, data integrity principles, and good documentation practices; familiarity with ISO 17025 is desirable.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as Maximo, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in French, with the ability to read and work with technical documentation in English.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to documentation quality.
• Analytical mindset, structured problem-solving skills, and a reliability-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage workload according to operational impact and criticality.
• Strong team spirit, collaborative attitude, and willingness to contribute to collective objectives.
• Clear communication skills, active listening, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, end users, and external suppliers.
• Adaptability to changing priorities, technical challenges, and operational constraints.
• Flexibility and availability to participate in on-call rotations, shift work, or urgent interventions as required by site operations.
• Continuous improvement mindset, knowledge-sharing attitude, and ability to train or mentor colleagues.
• Strong safety culture and consistent adherence to procedures.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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