Equipment Engineer

The equipment engineer is a key role player in the technical follow-up of the production line and the related utilities. The Equipment Engineer has two major focus points:

1. Technical Support (2nd line troubleshooting of the production line, back-up of Maintenance technician, technical advisor for CAPEX projects and calibration aspects);
2. Follow-up and technical improvement of the manufacturing line (based on OEE performance and CMMS data);

He or she operates in a safety and GMP compliant environment.

Accountabilities

The state-of-the-art Biocartis manufacturing line encompasses the following processes and associated equipment:

• Plastic assembly technology: laser welding, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding
• Liquid dispensing technology: Nanodrop and peristaltic pump
• Labeling, marking & packaging
• Process control: leak testing, vision systems, height checks, and related inspections

The Equipment Engineer I is responsible for:

1. Technical Support of Manufacturing Processes and Equipment

Provide advanced technical support to manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Perform 2nd line troubleshooting and assist maintenance technicians with complex technical problems or equipment breakdowns.
• Support production lines during shifts when maintenance technicians are unavailable (typically a few weeks per year).
• Review maintenance work order to ensure technical solutions are implemented safely, compliantly, and according to procedures.
• Build and maintain technical expertise in equipment technology and manufacturing processes.

2. Technical Follow-up and technical improvement

• Oversee mechanical, electrical, hardware, and software aspects of manufacturing equipment, in collaboration with the automation team, including design, robustness, calibration, and improvements.
• Maintain and update work instructions for preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Support implementation technical improvements based on breakdown analyses, CMMS data, and OEE metrics (yield, cycle time, and downtime).

Profile Requirements

• Industrial Engineer degree or a Bachelor degree in a technical orientation (electro-mechanical preferred) and/or equivalent through experience;
• A first experience in a technical production environment is a plus;
• Highly technically skilled
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset and problem solver
• Very good communication and organization skills.
• Experience with Good Maintenance Practices (GMP) in a production environment is a must
• Standard schedule in day – flexibility required to come in shifts if needed
• PC-skills:
• Advance knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• CMMS (Maintenance and/or Calibration) is a plus
• PLCs application software (Twincat, S7, logo!, Apigraf) is a plus
• Legislation and regulation:
• Experience in a manufacturing organization producing medical devices, pharmaceuticals or in-vitro diagnostics working within an ISO13485 / GMP compliant environment is an asset
• Languages:
• Advanced knowledge, orally and in writing of Dutch and English is a must

Our offering

We offer you a challenging job in an exciting environment, working for top entrepreneurs in the biotech industry. You can be part of a very dynamic, young and growing team in a highly innovative environment. You will have freedom to shape your work and shape your job. Your input is highly appreciated. Of course we offer you a fitting compensation package which includes a Flexible Income Plan.