Maintenance & Facility Technician - Regulated Manufacturing

KRK Medtronic BV (NLT); Heerlen; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Job summary

KRK Medtronic BV (NLT) in Heerlen, Netherlands, is seeking a Maintenance & Facility Technician to lead end-to-end maintenance work management. You will coordinate requirements, vendors, planning, scheduling and execution while collaborating with stakeholders and EHS to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, data analysis and process improvement, with strong English and Dutch communication and exposure to ERP/CMMS systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices, pharma, food, or high-tech).
• Proven experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and work preparation, not just hands-on execution.
• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance, calibration, and facility systems.
• Hands-on experience with ERP, CMMS, and digital documentation systems.
• Structured, result-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and influence stakeholders.
• Affinity with automation, digitization, and IT systems, using data to improve operational performance.
• Dynamic communicator, comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, from shopfloor operators to senior leadership.
• Good command of the English and Dutch language, both spoken and written, German language is a strong advantage.
• Good digital skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and servicing of plant facilities, machinery and equipment.
• Conduct routine, periodic and ad-hoc inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot, test, inspect and repair mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
• Use hand and power tools, as well as relevant maintenance and diagnostic equipment, to complete repair and maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment specifications to support maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide technical support to production and operations, resolving equipment issues and supporting safe and efficient plant operations.
• Collect, maintain and analyse technical and maintenance data, performing calculations and preparing reports in line with established procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and equipment performance, support minor improvement projects, and provide guidance, coaching and training to less experienced employees.

Skills

Maintenance planning & scheduling

ERP/CMMS experience

Digital documentation systems

Stakeholder communication

Automation & IT literacy

English & Dutch proficiency

Tools

ERP

CMMS

Digital documentation systems

Job description

KRK Medtronic BV (NLT) in Heerlen, Netherlands, is seeking a Maintenance & Facility Technician to lead end-to-end maintenance work management. You will coordinate requirements, vendors, planning, scheduling and execution while collaborating with stakeholders and EHS to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, data analysis and process improvement, with strong English and Dutch communication and exposure to ERP/CMMS systems.