Associate Process Engineer

Biopharma Careers; Groningen; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Groningen is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to support manufacturing, process, and packaging operations with technical execution and continuous improvement.

You will work with cross-functional partners to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives in regulated environments, contributing to validation and change control while ensuring GDP-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with data analysis and visualization experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in producing clear, compliant technical documentation.
• Fluency in English; other languages site-dependent.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support within assigned manufacturing and process areas.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and resolving equipment, process, and product issues using structured problem-solving and data analysis techniques.
• Support troubleshooting to restore and improve process performance, quality, and safety.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process and equipment improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Participate in validation, change control, and documentation activities to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Material Science

Job description

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:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Groningen, Netherlands

Job Description:

The Associate Process Engineer supports manufacturing, process, and/or packaging operations through technical execution, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement activities. Working within an assigned value stream or project team, the role provides engineering support to maintain and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in regulated manufacturing environments.

The Associate Engineer contributes to equipment, process, and product improvements; supports validation and change control activities; and collaborates with cross-functional partners including Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to meet business and compliance objectives in accordance with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Technical & Operational Support
   • Provide day-to-day engineering support within assigned manufacturing and process areas.
   • Assist in identifying, analyzing, and resolving equipment, process, and product issues using structured problem-solving and data analysis techniques.
   • Support troubleshooting activities to restore and improve process performance, product quality, and safety.
2. Process, Equipment & Product Improvement
   • Identify and implement opportunities for process, enhancements to improve efficiency, yield, reliability, and compliance.
   • Support or lead defined improvement projects aligned with site and business objectives.
   • Apply statistical and analytical tools (e.g., data trending, basic DOE) to evaluate and improve processes.
3. Validation, Change Control & Documentation
   • Support qualification and validation of equipment, processes, and packaging systems in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
   • Participate in change control activities, including impact assessments, implementation, and documentation.
   • Prepare and maintain technical documentation in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
   • Work effectively within cross-functional teams to support manufacturing, quality, and project objectives.
   • Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
   • Support interactions with vendors and external partners as required.
5. Compliance & Continuous Improvement
   • Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory, quality, safety, and company requirements.
   • Participate in continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma initiatives as assigned.
   • Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and compliance at all times.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Material Science.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships or co-op experience.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing or engineering principles.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to validation, change control, or process improvement activities.
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Required skills

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and visualization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in standard office and data analysis tools.
• Ability to produce clear, compliant technical documentation.
• Fluency in English; additional languages site-dependent.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€38.300,00 - €61.410,00

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.