Senior Equipment Engineer

Senior Equipment Engineer,Senior Equipment Engineer

Job Description

As a Senior Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for scoping, designing, and executing technical equipment projects that support manufacturing operations within Device Assembly, Inspection, Labeling, and Packaging areas. You will oversee the full equipment lifecycle—from concept and design through installation, qualification, and ongoing optimization.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and external suppliers to ensure equipment performance, compliance, safety, and productivity. You will play a key role in troubleshooting equipment issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to GMP and EHS standards.

This position offers the opportunity to lead complex engineering projects within a pharmaceutical environment while making a direct impact on operational excellence and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Coordinate detailed engineering activities and develop design documentation including URS, FDS, HDS, and Design Reviews (DS)

• Prepare and execute equipment characterization studies by varying parameters to evaluate performance and effectiveness

• Support and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

• Oversee equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and handover to operations

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to scope engineering projects and ensure designs meet technical, regulatory, and business requirements

• Manage assigned projects including prioritization, resource planning, scheduling, and stakeholder communication

• Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve equipment-related issues in a manufacturing environment

• Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation, protocols, and reports

• Contribute to root cause investigations and cross-functional problem-solving activities

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, company procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Promote a safe working environment by complying with EHS policies, rules, and regulations

• Occasionally support activities outside regular office hours

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline)

• Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 4+ years in a manufacturing or operations environment

• Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or automated device assembly, labeling, or packaging is strongly preferred

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of equipment design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance processes

• Established expertise within own engineering discipline

• Hands-on experience working in regulated environments (GMP, OSHA, EPA)

• Strong project management and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Language & Work Conditions

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

• Full-time, on-site role

• Location: Breda, Netherlands

• Start Date: ASAP