Plant Maintenance Technician

Medtronic plc; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Heerlen is seeking a Maintenance & Facility Technician to manage end-to-end maintenance work, from requirements to planning, vendor coordination and execution. You will collaborate with Operations, EHS, and external providers to ensure reliable facilities and equipment in a regulated manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, strong planning abilities, and experience with ERP/CMMS. English and Dutch fluency is important; knowledge of German is a plus.

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.
• 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.
• Affinity with automation, digitization and IT systems, using data to improve performance.
• Dynamic communicator, comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Good command of English and Dutch; German is a strong advantage.
• Good digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and servicing of plant facilities, machinery and equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot, test, inspect and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and equipment specs.
• Provide technical support to production and operations and ensure safe plant operations.
• Collect, maintain and analyse maintenance data and prepare reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and equipment performance.

Skills

Maintenance in regulated env

Maintenance planning

Equipment maintenance & calibration

ERP/CMMS & digital docs

Stakeholder coordination

Automation & IT systems

Strong communication

English & Dutch language

Tools

ERP

CMMS

Job description

## Technicien d’entretien des installations IIIPostuler: Sur site: Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands: Temps plein: Offre publiée aujourd'hui: R72582Chez Medtronic, vous pouvez entamer une longue carrière d’exploration et d’innovation tout en aidant à soutenir l’accès aux soins de santé et l’équité pour tous. Vous dirigerez avec détermination en surmontant les obstacles à l’innovation dans un monde davantage connecté et compatissant.**Journée type**Medtronic 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 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