Production Support Engineer

NL42 (FCRS = NL042) IDB Holland BV; Baarle-Nassau; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Baarle Nassau, Netherlands is seeking a Production Support Engineer to ensure reliability and integrity of manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and process improvements to keep critical equipment running smoothly.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams and contribute to documentation and operator training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related field with relevant maintenance experience.
• Proven experience in maintenance and facility engineering within a production environment.
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Strong technical skills in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and equipment maintenance.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to support reliable operation of production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement timely, effective technical solutions.
• Execute inspection and calibration activities in line with defined protocols and standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and align priorities.
• Manage spare parts administration in coordination with maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through input on equipment and process enhancements.
• Develop technical documentation and support training for production operators where needed.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Equipment maintenance

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite (The role will start in a three-shift pattern, with a planned transition to a five-shift schedule as operations expand.) Location: Baarle Nassau, Netherlands Relocation Support: This role is based in Baarle Nassau, Netherlands. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Play a key role in keeping critical production equipment running smoothly. As a Production Support Engineer, you will ensure the reliability and integrity of manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment, working closely with manufacturing and quality teams to troubleshoot issues, perform maintenance, and improve processes that support safe and reliable operations. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise and attention to detail will make a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to support reliable operation of production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement timely, effective technical solutions.
• Execute inspection and calibration activities in line with defined protocols and standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and align priorities.
• Manage spare parts administration in coordination with maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through input on equipment and process enhancements.
• Develop technical documentation and support training for production operators where needed.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related field with relevant maintenance experience.
• Proven experience in maintenance and facility engineering within a production environment.
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Strong technical skills in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and equipment maintenance.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Skills Desired

• Agile (Programming Methodology)
• Architectural Engineering
• Aws (Amazon Web Services)
• Business Continuity
• Business Networking
• Change Control
• Computer Science
• Construction Management
• Cost Management
• Flexibility (Inactive)
• General Hse Knowledge
• HVAC (Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning)
• Including Gdp
• Installations (Computer Programs)
Knowledge Of Capa
• Knowledge Of Gmp
• Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems
• Manufacturing Production
• Project Commissioning
• Project Engineering
• Project Execution
• Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Software Development
• Total Productive Maintenance

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Additional Information

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