Senior Reliability Engineer

Biopharma Careers; Geel; Sur place; EUR 73 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Service anniversary and recognition

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to strengthen the GET Maintenance & Reliability team at the Geel site. The role focuses on improving asset performance, reducing risk, and implementing long-term reliability strategies in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead investigations, analyze data, and drive maintenance optimization across APIs production. Strong collaboration, Dutch and English fluency, and 5+ years in reliability/maintenance roles are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline, or equivalent qualifications with strong technical foundation.
• Minimum of 5 years in Reliability/Maintenance/Asset management in GMP-regulated environments a plus.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends and translate insights into actions.
• Solid understanding of reliability engineering, maintenance optimization and asset lifecycle management; RCA, FMEA, RCM and predictive maintenance know-how.
• Excellent collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and CMMS platforms (SAP PM, Maximo) with knowledge of Power BI/Tableau/Python as an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch and English with strong communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead and facilitate complex equipment failure investigations to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Analyze maintenance, operations, and process data to identify reliability trends and opportunities for asset improvement.
• Drive optimization of preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance programs to improve availability and lifecycle performance.
• Develop and implement technical improvement initiatives and represent the team in cross-functional projects.

Connaissances

Reliability engineering

Maintenance engineering

Asset management

Root cause analysis

RCA

Excel

Power BI

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering

Outils

SAP PM

Maximo

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Excel

Description du poste

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Reliability Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Geel, Antwerp, Belgium

Senior Reliability Engineer

Are you an experienced Reliability Engineer with a passion for improving asset performance, reducing operational risk, and driving long-term reliability strategies in a highly regulated manufacturing environment? We are looking for a Senior Reliability Engineer who combines technical expertise with analytical thinking, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

You will join the Geel GET (Global Engineering & Technology) Maintenance & Reliability team at the Johnson & Johnson site in Geel, Belgium, our largest manufacturing site for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). We support the reliable production of innovative, life-saving medicines for patients around the world. Together, we ensure that our manufacturing operations continue to perform safely, compliantly, and efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and facilitate complex equipment failure investigations to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions that prevent recurrence and improve asset reliability.
• Analyze maintenance, operational and process data to identify reliability trends, performance gaps, and technical bottlenecks. Partner with GET and operational leadership to translate these insights into asset improvement strategies and long-term capital investment proposals.
• Drive the optimization of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs by challenging the existing maintenance strategies and identifying opportunities to improve equipment availability, reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Develop and implement technical improvement initiatives across the site, applying reliability engineering best practices and representing the Maintenance & Reliability team within multidisciplinary project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Master's degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Physics..), or equivalent qualifications and experience demonstrating a strong technical foundation in manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Asset Management, or a related technical discipline. Experience working in GMP-regulated environments is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Good understanding of reliability engineering principles, maintenance optimization, and asset lifecycle management, with experience applying methodologies such as RCA, FMEA, RCM, and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues in Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality
• Proficiency in Excel and CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent). Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Python, or similar analytics tools is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Employees are vital to our organization. You will be part of an enthusiastic team in an innovative environment that values personal and professional development. In this role, you will have the potential to transform both our business and your career. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. Through on the job training, e-learning, various projects and programs, we ensure personal growth by focusing on your talents and empower you to take control over your career and where it leads you.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Behavior, Critical Thinking, Data Savvy, Green Manufacturing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Industry Analysis, Personal Development, Process Optimization, Product Reliability, Project Management, Quality Processes, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Six Sigma, Software Development Management, Software Reliability Engineering, Technical Writing, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€72.500,00 - €115.230,00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.