Associate Maintenance Technician Sterilization

Applied Medical; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 paid vacation days

Commuting allowance

Internal training programs

Health insurance contribution

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Utrecht is looking for a Junior Maintenance Technician Sterilization. This role involves assisting with installation and maintenance of sterilization equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a Mechatronics education, safety certification, and be proficient in English and Dutch. The company provides a supportive environment with training opportunities, competitive benefits, and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Mechatronics education or equivalent.
• Safety certification and willingness to obtain additional certifications.
• Preferred experience as a Technician in production.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and maintaining sterilization equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Order and maintain stock of spare parts.

Skills

Safety certification (VCA Basic)

Experience with workshop equipment

Proficient in English

Proficient in Dutch

Knowledge of SCADA visualization software

Education

Mechatronics education (level 2 MBO)

Tools

Grinders

Column drills

Bandsaw

Job description

Have you completed your education in Mechatronics and are you looking for a job where you can grow further as a Technician? As a Junior Maintenance Technician Sterilization you can gain work experience in an environment where safety, quality and a clean workplace are important. You will receive the necessary training and guidance to continue to grow into the position of Maintenance Technician.

We are expanding our operations in Amersfoort and therefore have built a new state‑of‑the‑art Sterilization Plant. In the position of Associate Maintenance Technician Sterilization, you will support the Maintenance Technician Sterilization with the installing, maintaining, setting‑up and repairing of equipment used in the process of sterilization of our advanced medical devices.

You will be part of our local Maintenance team and will be reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader Sterilization. In addition, you will work closely together with our Engineering, Production, Quality and Safety teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Working safely in ATEX‑zones
• Help to install new and maintain existing equipment
• Assist with the commissioning and qualification of new equipment
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and complete all associated controlled documentation
• Monitor, maintain and adjust equipment according to validated data and instructions to ensure products meet our quality standards
• Ordering and maintaining appropriate stock of equipment spare parts and tools
• Keeping work area clean and organized according to 5S

What you bring

• Mechatronics education (in the Netherlands level 2 MBO), or equivalent
• Safety certification (VCA Basic) and willingness to obtain the First Responder (BHV) certificate
• Experience as a (Maintenance) Technician in a production facility is preferred
• Experience with grinders, column drills, bandsaw, and other workshop equipment
• Working with visualization software SCADA as well as hazardous liquids or gasses
• Working with safety equipment like raspatory masks and protective suit
• Proficient level of English and Dutch, both spoken and written
• Willing to work in two shifts (6:00-15:00 and 15:00-0:00), make use of own transport

• An international working environment, fueled by respect and a healthy work‑life balance tailored to the business and team member’s needs
• 27 paid vacation days (based on fulltime contract) with option to purchase five additional days
• Commuting allowance of €0,23/km or full coverage of public transportation costs
• A wide variety of internal trainings and development possibilities and a tuition program for external trainings
• The opportunity to pro‑actively work on your vitality and fitness
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities, including green areas, in‑house restaurant and gym
• Additional benefits, such as:
  • Attractive pension scheme (your contribution at 4%, ours at 12%)
  • €50 net monthly health insurance contribution
  • Two (paid) days per year dedicated to volunteering activities
  • Several fun company events and meaningful initiatives organized throughout the year

At Applied Medical, we are committed to make a meaningful, positive difference, each and every day. Within our European headquarters in Amersfoort (NL), we develop, manufacture and support the implementation of our advanced medical devices across Europe and the MENA region. Applied’s team members enjoy working in an environmentally friendly and international environment, in which people of diverse backgrounds are valued, challenged, and acknowledged. We support our team members by giving them opportunities of ongoing learning and education, possibilities to take part in community volunteering activities and a variety of onsite exercise classes and health activities.

If you are passionate about working in an organization that allows you to make decisions based upon what is right for the patient, customer, community and environment, Applied Medical is the place for you.

Interested?

Would you like to be part of our expanding team? If the answer is yes, we'd love to get to know you and look forward to hearing from you!

For more information regarding our hiring process, click here. Due to the nature of the work, which involves handling gases and using personal protective equipment, a positive medical evaluation is required as part of the application process.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via [e-mail] or [phone].

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