Key Skills

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer – Mechatronics to support highly automated packaging operations within a regulated manufacturing environment. In this hands-on role, you will focus on second-line technical support, equipment reliability and continuous improvement of critical packaging equipment. You will work across mechanical, electrical and automation disciplines, lead complex troubleshooting activities and contribute to the implementation of new equipment, upgrades and technical improvements. Key Responsibilities Provide second-line technical support for complex packaging equipment issues. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and automation-related problems. Lead structured investigations and implement sustainable technical solutions. Drive equipment uptime, reliability and continuous improvement. Act as a technical expert and system owner for assigned equipment. Support the deployment of new equipment, upgrades and new products on packaging and labelling lines. Plan and execute engineering and maintenance activities within assigned projects. Prepare test protocols, technical evaluations and assessment reports. Lead cross-functional technical investigations and improvement initiatives. Coach and support shopfloor technicians. Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing and external equipment vendors. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related technical field. 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years within an operations/manufacturing environment. Strong hands-on experience with packaging or production equipment. In-depth knowledge of mechatronics. Hands-on troubleshooting experience across mechanical, electrical and automation systems. Experience with equipment reliability, system ownership, maintenance and continuous improvement. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills. Experience within a regulated/GMP manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Comfortable leading cross-functional technical investigations and improvement initiatives. Fluent English; basic Dutch is an advantage. Willingness to provide occasional on-call support for 24/7 production operations.

Core Responsibilities

Provide second-line technical support and lead troubleshooting, investigations, and sustainable improvements for critical packaging and labelling equipment. Own assigned equipment systems, support new equipment and upgrades, plan engineering activities, prepare technical assessments, and coach technicians in collaboration with internal teams and vendors.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, mechatronics, or a related technical field, plus at least seven years of relevant engineering experience, including five years in manufacturing or operations. Candidates should have hands-on packaging equipment experience, broad mechanical, electrical, and automation troubleshooting expertise, and experience with reliability and continuous improvement; regulated manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.