Senior (Mechatronics) Engineer

Orion Group; Breda; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer for a multinational client in Breda. The 12-month onsite contract offers extension potential and requires strong mechatronics expertise.

The role centers on 2nd line support and uptime improvements for critical packaging equipment, with cross-functional project work to deploy new products and upgrades along the labeling and packaging lines. English communication and GMP familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with 5+ in operations/manufacturing.
• Hands-on troubleshooting in regulated packaging environments (GMP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead 2nd line support and uptime improvements for critical packaging equipment.
• Deploy new products and upgrades on labeling and packaging lines.
• Lead cross-functional investigations and CAPEX projects.
• Provide technical evaluations and test protocols.
• Coach and mentor maintenance technicians.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineering, Automation, QA, and Manufacturing.

Skills

Mechatronics

Project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Leadership

Education

BSc/MSc in Engineering

Job description

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Senior (Mechatronics) Engineer on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client located in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with highly possibility of extension. This is a fully onsite role.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• This role will mainly be deployed in the 2nd line support and continuous improvement of uptime of our critical packaging equipment.
• As part of project teams, deploy new products and upgrades of systems as well as new equipment within our state-of-the-art labelling and packaging lines.
• Working in projects of different complexity and assuring a high quality deployment with the asset lifecycle in mind.
• Be the mechatronics expert for our maintenance and engineering team as well as project teams.
• Provide second line support to shopfloor technicians for complex mechatronics problems.
• Structurally investigate complex problems relating to process or equipment and assist with recommending and implementing solutions.
• Independently plan and execute all maintenance and engineering related tasks in your assigned projects.
• Write test protocols, perform technical evaluations, and submit technical assessment reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors (i.e. Equipment Engineering, Automation, Digital, Validation, QA, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc.).

Required Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of engineering, science or related technological field of equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7+ years of relevant work experience with 5+ years in operations / manufacturing environment.
• In depth mechatronics knowledge.
• Experience with Mechanical Device Assembly and Packaging is a plus.
• Experience in project management techniques, preferably in CAPEX projects
• Required hands‑on troubleshooting experience in a regulated environment and on packaging equipment, on mechanical, electrical as well automation systems (specialization in one area is possible but minimum proficiency in addressing problems in all disciplines is required).
• Experience in proactively improving technical performance through structural problem solving and identifying and implementing improvements.
• Direct experience with regulated environment (GMP, OSHA, EPA). GMP experience strongly preferred.
• The person has to be comfortable to take the lead of cross‑functional investigations or improvement initiatives, have strong communication (in English) and collaboration skills. The person has to be able to strive in a dynamic operations environment and act as a coach for our technician team.
• Analytical troubleshooting experience preferred
• Willing to occasionally work outside office hours. On‑call support will be needed for the 24/7 production lines.
• Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication, Basic Dutch skills are a plus.
• Strong Interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Tim Browaeys, [e-mail] or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607 #opportunity #multinational #pharmaceutical #biotechnology #senior #engineer #packaging #CAPEX #projectmanagement #mechanicalengineering #mechatronics #maintenance #SME #testprotocols #newproducts #systemupgradesPeople are our business worldwideOrion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.