Sr Engineer Mechatronics

SIRE® Life Sciences ?; Breda; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Engineer in Mechatronics for its Breda pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will be the technical expert for packaging equipment, focusing on second-line support, complex troubleshooting and uptime improvements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to equipment upgrades, maintenance optimization and continuous improvement initiatives, while working on-site with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing/operations.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of complex packaging/production equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Mechatronics knowledge across mechanical, electrical and automation systems.
• Proven experience with second-line technical support, root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement technical improvements that enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• GMP experience preferred, ideally in pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing.
• Fluency in English; basic Dutch is preferred.
• Willingness to work fully on-site in Breda and participate in on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-line technical support to shopfloor technicians, resolving complex issues involving mechanical, electrical and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot packaging equipment, identify root causes of recurring failures and production interruptions.
• Lead investigations and implement corrective and preventive solutions to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on technical performance, maintenance effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Act as the technical system owner for assigned packaging equipment across its lifecycle.
• Support introduction of new equipment, product upgrades and engineering modifications.
• Plan and execute engineering and maintenance activities with testing, evaluations and documentation.
• Develop and maintain technical protocols, assessments and reports.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Automation, Validation, Quality, Supply Chain and external suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to maintenance technicians.
• Participate in on-call support to maintain 24/7 production reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Second-line support

Root cause analysis

Structured problem solving

Technical improvements

System ownership

GMP experience

Stakeholder management

Coaching technicians

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechatronics or related field

7+ years engineering experience

Job description

Our client is a global biotechnology leader dedicated to developing innovative medicines that help improve the lives of patients worldwide. Its advanced manufacturing facility in Breda plays a vital role in the production, packaging and distribution of life-saving medicines.

Operating in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment, the site combines advanced packaging technologies, automated production lines and strict quality standards. Engineering and maintenance teams work closely together to ensure equipment reliability, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

About the position

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer in Mechatronics to strengthen the engineering team at a high-tech pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Breda.

In this role, you will be the technical expert for critical packaging equipment, focusing primarily on second-line support, complex troubleshooting and improving equipment uptime. You will work closely with technicians, manufacturing, automation, quality and other engineering specialists to resolve recurring technical issues and prevent future downtime.

This is a hands-on engineering position for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership of technical improvements and sharing their expertise with others. Alongside operational support, you will contribute to equipment upgrades, engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-line technical support to shopfloor technicians, resolving complex issues involving mechanical, electrical and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot critical packaging equipment, including identifying root causes of recurring failures and production interruptions.
• Lead structured investigations and implement sustainable corrective and preventive solutions to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on technical performance, maintenance effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Act as the technical system owner for assigned packaging equipment, ensuring performance and reliability throughout its lifecycle.
• Support the introduction of new equipment, product upgrades and engineering modifications.
• Plan and execute engineering and maintenance activities, including testing, technical evaluations and documentation.
• Develop and maintain technical protocols, assessments and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Automation, Validation, Quality, Supply Chain and external equipment suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to maintenance technicians, helping strengthen the team's troubleshooting capabilities.
• Participate in on-call support when required to maintain the reliability of 24/7 production operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of relevant engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience with complex packaging or production equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Solid mechatronics knowledge across mechanical, electrical and automation systems. A specialist background in one discipline is welcome, provided you can troubleshoot across all three.
• Proven experience with second-line technical support, root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, lead and implement technical improvements that enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Experience with system ownership, maintenance optimisation or continuous improvement methodologies.
• GMP experience is strongly preferred, ideally within pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to lead cross-functional investigations and improvement initiatives.
• Ability to coach and support technicians while working effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Basic Dutch is preferred.
• Willingness to work fully on-site in Breda, and participate in on-call support.