Equipment Engineer Pharma

Oxford Global Resources; Leiden; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent secondary benefits

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources in Leiden region is seeking an Equipment Engineer Centre of Expertise - Primary Recovery (PR) for a leading international bio-pharmaceutical company. You will own harvesting and filtration equipment, drive GMP compliance, and support continuous improvement in a state-of-the-art production environment.

Collaborating with Manufacturing, Operations and Technical teams, you will optimize equipment performance and support new technologies.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years bio-pharma manufacturing with BSc, or 1.5 years with MSc.
• Experience as Bio-process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment Engineer, MSAT Engineer or similar in biologics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Contamination control, investigations and continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GMP-compliant equipment and processes.
• Lead and support Asset Teams for critical process equipment and systems.
• Maintain asset information and identify reliability risks and replacements.
• Support introduction and lifecycle management of new equipment and systems.
• Perform root cause analyses of equipment failures and process inefficiencies.

Skills

English

Dutch

GMP knowledge

Education

BSc or MSc in Bio-processing / related field

Job description

For a leading international bio-pharmaceutical company in the Leiden region, we are looking for an Equipment Engineer Centre of Expertise - Primary Recovery (PR). This position is ideal for professionals with experience in biologics manufacturing who want to combine equipment ownership, troubleshooting, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement within a highly advanced production environment. You will have a direct impact on the reliable manufacture of innovative biological medicines supplied to patients worldwide.

Job Description

Our client is a globally recognized bio-pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in the development and production of innovative biological therapies. The organization operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and is committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality medicines to patients. As an Equipment Engineer within the Primary Recovery team, you will act as the technical expert for harvesting and filtration equipment, ensuring systems are operated safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP requirements. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Operations, and Technical teams to optimize equipment performance and support the implementation of new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of manufacturing equipment and processes with GMP requirements and internal quality standards
• Lead and support Asset Teams responsible for critical process equipment and manufacturing systems
• Maintain accurate asset information and proactively identify reliability risks and replacement needs
• Support the introduction, implementation, and life cycle management of new equipment and systems
• Perform root cause analyses of equipment failures and process inefficiencies in collaboration with Operations and Troubleshooting teams
• Drive initiatives focused on improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and minimizing production losses
• Conduct Gemba walks and provide guidance on the correct operation and maintenance of equipment
• Act as a subject matter expert in contamination prevention and equipment-related GMP compliance
• Develop training materials and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Profile

• BSc or MSc degree in Bio-processing, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field
• At least 3 years of bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with a BSc degree, or at least 1.5 years with an MSc degree
• Experience as a Bio-process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment Engineer, MSAT Engineer, or in a comparable role within biologics manufacturing
• Knowledge of upstream processing, harvest and filtration operations, and equipment reliability principles
• Good understanding of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Experience with contamination control, investigations, and continuous improvement methodologies is considered an advantage
• Professional proficiency in English and fluent Dutch
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Employment Conditions

• Start through Oxford Global Resources with the possibility of extension
• Salary: €3,300 - €4,250 gross per month, depending on experience
• 12-month contract with potential for extension
• Excellent secondary benefits
• Opportunity to work in a highly advanced biologics manufacturing environment
• Region: Leiden