Production Support Engineer

Real; Breda; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a Production Support Engineer to join a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, integrity, and performance of production equipment through preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support safe and efficient GMP-compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years in maintenance engineering or facility engineering.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of CMMS and calibration/documentation processes.
• Strong problem-solving and compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive, corrective, and troubleshooting maintenance on production equipment in GMP and non-GMP areas.
• Perform first-line failure remediation and rapid equipment breakdown resolution.
• Support planned maintenance shutdowns and prepare interventions.
• Conduct inspection, calibration, and documentation per procedures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to prioritize maintenance tasks.
• Manage spare parts inventory with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through equipment and process optimization.
• Support validation activities and maintenance-related validation protocols.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as work instructions and SOPs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators.
• Ensure safety, GMP compliance, and adherence to internal guidelines.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

English comms

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: Breda Area, Netherlands - 100% Onsite

Hours: Full-time

Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Support Engineer to join a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, integrity, and performance of production equipment through preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support safe and efficient GMP-compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute preventive, corrective, and troubleshooting maintenance activities on production equipment within GMP and non-GMP areas.
• Perform first-line failure remediation and support rapid resolution of equipment breakdowns.
• Support planned maintenance shutdowns and prepare maintenance interventions.
• Conduct inspection, calibration, and documentation activities according to established procedures and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to prioritize maintenance activities and solve technical challenges.
• Manage and administer spare parts inventory in collaboration with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for equipment and process optimization.
• Support validation activities and execute maintenance-related validation protocols.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation including work instructions, job plans, and engineering procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production operators where required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with GMP standards and internal guidelines.

Who We're Looking For

• degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience within maintenance engineering, facility engineering, or a similar technical environment.
• Preferably 1+ years of experience within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing, isotope manufacturing, or comparable industries.
• Strong understanding of maintenance engineering, equipment reliability, and root cause analysis.
• Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and safety.
• Ability to work in a structured environment following protocols, procedures, and engineering standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.