Plant Maintenance Technician

Medtronic; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan

Job summary

Medtronic in the Netherlands is seeking a Maintenance & Facility Technician to join our EOC Campus in Heerlen. The role combines technical expertise with planning, coordination and administrative ownership to end-to-end maintenance work management.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, read technical drawings, troubleshoot equipment, and provide support to production and operations while coordinating with stakeholders and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling and work preparation skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/CMMS and digital documentation systems; able to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant facilities and equipment.
• Conduct inspections and identify maintenance needs to prevent breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot, test, inspect and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Read blueprints and schematics to support maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with production, operations, EHS and external service providers.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Maintenance scheduling

ERP usage

CMMS experience

Digital documentation

English & Dutch bilingual

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ERP

CMMS

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeMedtronic has a global reach that extends to more than 150 countries. In the Netherlands, Medtronic employs over 3,000 employees in five facilities, including our European Operations Center for Distribution and Shared Services and Service & Repair Center of Excellence in Heerlen, the Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, our Cardiac Surgery manufacturing facility in Kerkrade, and the Dutch sales office in Eindhoven.On our EOC Campus located at the Trilandis Business Park at Earl Bakkenstaat 10 in Heerlen we have an open position within our facility team.We are looking for a Maintenance & Facility Technician who will combine technical expertise with strong planning, coordination and administrative ownership. This role focuses on end-to-end maintenance work management. From getting the requirements clear, vendor management, ordering process, planning, scheduling to execution and completion of work.The role actively coordinates with Stakeholders, Operations, EHS, and external service providers, providing structure, foresight, and practical execution to maintenance operations.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: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.Required Knowledge and Experience: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 executionStrong understanding of equipment maintenance, calibration, and facility systemsHands-on experience with ERP, CMMS, and digital documentation systemsStructured, result-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and influence stakeholdersAffinity with automation, digitization, and IT systems, using data to improve operational performanceDynamic communicator, comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, from shopfloor operators to senior leadershipGood command of the English and Dutch language, both spoken and written, German language is a strong advantage.Good digital skills are requiredPhysical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail] .Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Netherlands: 44,320.00 EUR - 66,480.00 EUR |This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).