Senior Technical Operator

Amgen; Breda; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus

13th month

Holiday pay

On-site gym

Company restaurant

Job summary

Amgen Breda seeks a Senior Technical Operator to oversee highly automated assembly, labeling and packing lines in a GMP environment. You will operate, set up, change-over, monitor equipment and lead advanced troubleshooting as a SME.

You will analyze process data in SAP/MES and drive continuous improvements across the line, while coaching teammates for higher capability across shifts. Join a global biopharma leader offering strong development, a 5% bonus target, a fixed 13th month and holiday

Qualifications

• MBO+ or equivalent technical education.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in highly regulated automated production environments.
• Proven experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or trainer.
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with SAP/MES systems and CI methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize automated production equipment.
• Perform set-ups and change-overs.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., RCA, 5WHY).
• Act as SME and first point of contact for technical escalations.
• Analyze and interpret process data using SAP/MES systems.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma).
• Support, coach and train team members, strengthening line capability.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

MBO+ or equivalent technical education

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Senior Technical Operator### Senior Technical OperatorApply: On Site: Netherlands - Breda: Full time: Posted Today: R-254689## **Career Category**Manufacturing## ## **Job Description**At Amgen, our mission is simple: to serve patients. Every day, our teams ensure that critical manufacturing processes run safely, reliably, and compliantly — enabling the delivery of life-changing medicines to millions of patients worldwide. Join us as:**Senior Technical Operator (Multiple Roles)**At Amgen Breda, medicines are assembled, labeled, packed, stored, and shipped to countries around the world. Every day, more than 1,000 colleagues from over 40 nationalities contribute to supply chain operations, manufacturing, marketing and sales of our medicines, and clinical research into new therapies.**LIVE****What you will do** As a Senior Technical Operator for automated lines, you play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of highly automated assembly, Labeling & Packing production systems within a GMP-regulated environment. You act as the technical expert on the line, supporting both operational excellence and team capability.In this role, you will:* Operate, monitor, and optimize automated production equipment* Perform set-ups and change-overs* Lead advanced troubleshooting and perform root cause analysis (e.g., RCA, 5WHY)* Identify and escalate deviations where required in collaboration with quality and maintenance and support triage activities* Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and first point of contact for technical escalations* Analyze and interpret process data using SAP/MES systems* Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma)* Support, coach and train team members, strengthening overall line capability* Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all production activities**WIN****What we expect from you** You combine strong technical expertise with leadership capability and a continuous improvement mindset.* MBO+ or equivalent technical education* Minimum 7 years of experience in highly regulated automated production environments* Proven experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or trainer* Advanced troubleshooting and analytical capabilities* Familiarity with SAP/MES systems and CI methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma)* High level of ownership, accountability, and structured way of working* Willingness to work in shifts**THRIVE****What you can expect from us** At Amgen, we support your personal and professional development—just as we focus on improving the lives of others. As one of the **World’s Best Workplaces**, we offer:* Lots of learning and growth opportunities within manufacturing.* Diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas matter.* Solid Total Rewards package, including a competitive salary, 5% bonus target, fixed 13th month and holiday pay. Plus, generous compensation for working shifts.* Focus on well-being, including access to an on-site gym, vitality programs, and a healthy company restaurant..