Maintenance Technician (late shift)

Danaher; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is seeking a dedicated individual for the Equipment Services department, focusing on maintenance of automated laboratory equipment. This role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with Lab Technicians to ensure operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related technical experience preferred.
• Reading, writing and speaking English fluently.
• Knowledge of control systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and unplanned maintenance on automated laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluidic, and optical systems.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Pneumatic systems

Fluidic systems

Optical systems

Education

High School Diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering

Equivalent technical education or experience

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

This position is part of the Equipment Services department located in Leuven and will be onsite, working in the late shift (1.30pm-10pm). At IDT, we are one global team. Together, we accomplish great things.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform preventive and unplanned maintenance on standard and custom build automated laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate events with Lab Technicians, work with team members as well as individually to ensure preventative and unplanned maintenance is completed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluidics and optical devices/systemsas well as PLC controlled systems.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School Diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering or maintenance related program or equivalent technical education or experience.
• 2 years of related technical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluidic, optical devices/systems, control systems and other equipment.
• Having the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and processes.
• Reading, writing and speaking English fluently. Additional knowledge of Dutch is preferred.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Working in a regulated environment
• Reading and understanding technical drawings and specifications.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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