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For a leading international high-tech manufacturing organization within the life sciences sector, we are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer / Project Engineer. The company operates in a highly regulated environment and supplies high-quality products to global customers within medical and technical applications.

The organization is characterized by short communication lines, a strong engineering culture, and a continuous focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Ownership, initiative, and technical expertise are key.

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Biotechnical

Engineering

Leiden - Netherlands

40 hours per week

QTC logo icon About your role

This is how you will make the difference

In this role, you combine maintenance responsibility with project-based engineering to ensure equipment reliability and drive continuous improvement. You coordinate and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshoot equipment failures, and perform root cause analyses to minimize downtime. You monitor equipment performance and initiate corrective actions where needed. In addition, you plan and execute engineering and investment projects such as installations, upgrades, and facility improvements. You prepare and manage technical and project documentation and coordinate external contractors and suppliers. You participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and change control processes, and are responsible for commissioning, testing, and handover of completed projects. Finally, you support and train production and maintenance teams to strengthen technical knowledge and ownership.

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What you bring

Besides a hands-on mentality, you bring;
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience in a technical production environment (preferably within regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or high-tech manufacturing)
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • A proactive, structured, and improvement-driven mindset
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with ISO quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001 / ISO 13485) is considered a plus

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What's in it for you

  • A challenging and rewarding technical role with a high level of responsibility
  • Working in an international and innovative organization
  • Freedom to bring in your own ideas and improvement initiatives
  • A collaborative and supportive engineering environment
  • Competitive salary and solid secondary employment conditions
  • The opportunity to contribute to products with real societal and medical impact
 Would you like to know more about this opportunity or explore whether this role fits your background? Please contact d.voorham@qtcrecruitment or apply via the link below.

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