Manufacturing Systems Support Engineer

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Breda; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in Breda is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Support Engineer to ensure reliability and compliance of labelling and packaging operations across commercial and clinical production.

The role combines digital technology with manufacturing, supporting systems like SCADA, automated label printing, and mobile workstations. It is a hands-on position for problem-solvers focused on continuous improvement and manufacturing continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, automation, engineering, or related field.
• Up to 4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, IT, automation, or application support.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Good communication and collaboration with technical and operational teams.
• Willingness to learn GMP standards.
• Professional English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, testing, qualification, and change management of manufacturing systems per GMP.
• Collaborate with internal teams across Breda and globally, plus external technology partners.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support systems for both commercial and clinical production.
• Document processes and train staff on new technologies and systems.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to reliability improvements.
• Support and gradually take ownership of systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/automation/engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Company:

We are working with a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and manufacturing innovative medicines. Their Breda site focuses on delivering high-quality products through advanced manufacturing and technology solutions, with a strong emphasis on compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Systems Support Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of labelling and packaging operations. This position involves working at the intersection of digital technology and manufacturing, supporting critical systems such as SCADA, automated label printing, and mobile workstations. It is an active, hands‑on role suited for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving and seeing the direct impact of their work on manufacturing continuity.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, testing, qualification, and change management of manufacturing systems in accordance with GMP guidelines.


• Collaborate with internal teams across Breda and globally, as well as external technology partners, to identify improvement opportunities.


• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support a portfolio of manufacturing systems supporting both commercial and clinical production.


• Document processes and train staff on new technologies and systems.


• Identify recurring issues and contribute to solutions that improve system reliability, usability, and efficiency.


• Support and gradually take ownership of systems, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, automation, engineering, or a related technical field.


• Up to 4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, IT, automation, or application support.


• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement skills.


• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and operational teams.


• Willingness to learn GMP standards and manufacturing systems.


• Professional English proficiency.