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Senior Electrical Engineer

SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Breda
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
CAPEX Project Management
Equipment Modernization
Production Line Installation
Electrical Troubleshooting
Mechatronics
Root Cause Analysis
Maintenance Planning
Test Protocol Development
Technical Evaluation
Asset Lifecycle Management
GMP
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Communication

Job Description

About the Company An international organization with a modern manufacturing environment, investing in the expansion and modernization of its labelling and packaging operations. Role Description As a Senior Engineer (Electrical), you will provide electrical engineering expertise for modernization projects and the installation of new production lines. You will contribute to a major expansion programme running until at least 2028, ensuring high-quality equipment deployment, reliable operations, and effective collaboration across engineering, maintenance, and project teams. Key Responsibilities Support the introduction of new products, system upgrades, and equipment within labelling and packaging lines. Provide electrical engineering expertise throughout modernization and CAPEX projects. Ensure high-quality implementation with consideration for the full asset lifecycle. Provide second-line technical support for complex electrical and mechatronic issues. Investigate equipment and process problems and implement effective solutions. Plan and execute engineering and maintenance activities within assigned projects. Develop test protocols, conduct technical evaluations, and prepare assessment reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Automation, Validation, QA, Manufacturing, and external vendors. Requirements At least 5-7 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in operations or manufacturing. In-depth electrical engineering knowledge. Experience with project management techniques; CAPEX project experience is preferred. Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Experience in a regulated environment, preferably GMP. Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard office hours. Fluent in English; basic Dutch is preferred. Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Core Responsibilities

Provide electrical engineering expertise for modernization, CAPEX projects, and installation of new production lines in labelling and packaging operations. Support complex technical issues, investigate equipment and process problems, plan engineering and maintenance work, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.

Requirements

Requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in operations or manufacturing, in-depth electrical engineering knowledge, and strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Project management experience and familiarity with regulated environments, preferably GMP, are expected; fluent English is required, while basic Dutch is preferred.

About SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Industry: Biotechnology Research

Company size: 201-500 employees

SIRE® Life Sciences is the market-leading partner for Life Sciences consultancy, project management, and secondment services in the Netherlands. We specialize in connecting expert consultants and project managers with leading biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, clinical research, and food technology organizations. Our services include: - Life Sciences recruitment & executive search - Interim management & secondment - SOW-based project outsourcing & delivery - RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) - MSP workforce management & vendor-neutral solutions - GMP, GCP, GLP compliance staffing - Clinical research & regulatory affairs resourcing With 100,000+ professionals in our network and 25+ years of experience, SIRE® Life Sciences delivers measurable results for regulated organizations across the Netherlands and Europe. We work with pharma, biotech, medical device, CDMO, CRO, and food technology companies at every stage of the product lifecycle. What sets us apart: - Deep domain expertise in Life Sciences & regulated industries - Full compliance with GxP, ISO, WAADI, and Dutch labour law - Flexible engagement models: permanent, interim, project (SOW), and managed services - Proven delivery track record across Pharma, Biotech, MedTech & Food Science Based in Leiden Bio Science Park, Netherlands. www.sire-search.com

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