Production Support Engineer — Critical Manufacturing & Maintenance

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

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.