Production Support Engineer

Novartis; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Baarle Nassau, Netherlands, is seeking a Production Support Engineer to keep critical production equipment running in a regulated environment. This hands-on role emphasizes reliability, troubleshooting, maintenance, and process improvements to support safe and continuous operations.

You will work with manufacturing and quality teams, perform calibration and inspections, manage spare parts, and develop documentation and training for production operators.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in maintenance in a production environment.
• Experience in regulated environments such as GMP.
• 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

GMP knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

HVAC systems

Calibration tools

Spare parts management system

Job description

Band

Level 3

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.

Job Description

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.

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.

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