Equipment Engineer

Johnson & Johnson; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Leiden is hiring an Equipment Engineer on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on executing routine and non-routine equipment tasks for biopharmaceutical projects and improvements, while collaborating with the Centre of Expertise and the Primary Recovery division.

You will maintain GMP-compliant equipment processes, lead asset data updates, and drive continuous improvement, safety, quality, and reliability across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Bioprocessing, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or related field.
• 3+ years biopharmaceutical processing experience for Bachelor's degree; 1.5+ years for Master’s degree.
• Professional English proficiency (B2).
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and upstream processing operations.
• Strong communication and escalation skills, proactive approach.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Teams, and business apps.

Responsibilities

• Maintain base business systems functionality; handle equipment maintenance and breakdowns.
• Ensure GMP compliance through reviews and documentation of equipment processes.
• Lead Asset Team to keep asset data up to date and identify replacement needs.
• Support introduction of new equipment and systems.
• Analyze root causes of equipment failures with Troubleshooters and Operations.
• Conduct Gemba walks to review equipment use and drive improvements.
• Be the contamination prevention expert in multidisciplinary teams.
• Create training programs and foster collaborative team culture.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Upstream processing

English (B2)

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bioprocessing

Chemical Engineering

Microbiology

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

Location: Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine, Leiden (Hybrid, 3 days on-site; no travel required)

Duration: 12-month contract

Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you a contributor with a passion for innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing? Join Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Leiden as an Equipment Engineer. In this role, you will execute routine and non-routine tasks, leveraging your subject matter expertise in equipment for projects, processes, and improvements.

Work autonomously while collaborating with colleagues in the Centre of Expertise; division Primary Recovery (PR) and in multidisciplinary teams to improve critical PR systems, prevent contamination, and drive operational excellence. Your effective communication skills will be vital in escalating issues and risks as needed. We seek a professional dedicated to maintaining high standards of efficiency, discretion, and independent judgment, all while helping deliver life‑changing medicines to patients. Join us in making a difference!

roles and responsibilities

• Responsible for base business systems functionality, handling equipment maintenance and breakdowns to minimize impact on manufacturing processes, and supporting process improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) through regular reviews of deliverables and documentation of equipment processes and procedures.
• Lead an Asset Team to maintain up-to-date asset data, swiftly identifying issues and signalling asset replacement needs as part of the annual update of the 5 year plan.
• Support the introduction of new equipment and systems.
• Analyse root causes of equipment failures and inefficiencies by collaborating with Trouble-shooters and Operations team to develop strategies that minimize downtime and losses.
• Conduct Gemba walks to review the correct use of equipment by manufacturing operators, driving sustainable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and scheduling.
• Serve as the expert on contamination prevention within a multidisciplinary team, guiding best practices and fostering a culture of vigilance to ensure product integrity and safety.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by creating training programs and promoting trusting and inclusive relationships within the team.

how to succeed

• University Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioprocessing, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in biopharmaceutical processing for a Bachelor's degree holder, or at least 1.5 years for a Master's degree holder.
• Professional English proficiency (B2 level).
• In‑depth knowledge of and familiarity with GMP requirements and upstream processing operations.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, excellent communication and escalation skills, and a proactive approach.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Teams, and various business applications.
• Positive, proactive, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintains calmness under pressure and demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and quality in work.
• Proactively addresses issues, takes responsibility for outcomes, and employs analytical skills to identify gaps and develop solutions.
• Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines, maintains stakeholder alignment, and fosters meaningful connections with customers while encouraging transparent feedback and collaboration within the team.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will initially run for 12 months (may be an opportunity for extension).

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science‑based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.