Maintenance Engineer

jj· 7266-Janssen Biologics B.V. Legal Entity
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📍 Sassenheim, NetherlandsFull time💰 EUR 45K–71K

About this role

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Repair & Maintenance Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description:

Imagine your next role where you can truly make an impact as a passionate independent Maintenance Engineer Troubleshooter in a just commissioned facility. Step into a role where your skills will shape the future of Innovative Medicine at our new site in Sassenheim and the success of the maintenance department.

We’re on the hunt for one Maintenance Engineer who have solid experience troubleshooting on various types of equipment, but can also coordinate and delegate well, and are able to manage clients/stakeholders. The site is going into actual manufacturing, and we need an engineer that supports this, together with colleagues from the main maintenance department (80 FTE) of the large site in Leiden of which you also will be part of. However, your sole focus will be the site in Sassenheim to ensure it gets the support it needs in this first operational phase. For that you will troubleshoot yourself, but very importantly also organize J&J technicians, vendors and peer maintenance engineers to do so. Some support on organizing preventive maintenance by others will also be part of your responsibilities. You will also actively suggest and implement improvements. The new site has (biotech) manufacturing equipment installed as well as utility installations. Your knowledge and experience are very welcome.

 

Roles and responsibilities.

 

Responsible for executing, coordinating and having the oversight of the maintenance related work. This will involve:

 

  • May independently lead troubleshooting tasks on equipment and utilities to avoid or minimize downtime.
  • Coordinate and implement corrective/preventive maintenance tasks. Prioritizes the maintenance activities based on equipment criticality and MPS schedule, by directly connecting with the customer to agree on priorities based on customer’s input.
  • Liaise with client/stakeholders to inform on status of maintenance activities, determine priorities and manage expectations.
  • Support root cause problem solving and using appropriate RCA technics.
  • Examine technical reports and data regarding corrective/preventive maintenance to identify opportunities to improve outcomes. Support the implementation of improvements.
  • Owns, maintains and shares the technical knowledge of a wide range of assets and procedures.
  • May work independently, able to give instructions and provide constructive feedback to other team members.
  • Identify and drive opportunities of improvements for the maintenance processes.
  • Provides clear guidance to employees outside the Maintenance department regarding the Maintenance processes and procedures and ensures those are followed.
  • Define spare part strategy for assets.
  • Sets priorities and performs related duties with minimal supervision, by manager/supervisor.
  • Assist in Delivering Maintenance requirements for the project by defining and implementing maintenance deliverables for the project.
  • Ensures that the maintenance activities are executed in a timely manner and according to the procedures.Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Monitor compliance with Maintenance processes, act in case of deviations.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Qualifications:

You will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and technical subjects or at least a post-secondary vocational (MBO-4) education in Engineering and Technical subjects (electrical, instrumentation or mechanical) with 3-7 years work experience in pharmaceutical or equivalent industry.

 

You will also bring:

  • Hands-on experience with various types of equipment in an industrial, factory environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers on professional level up to departmental management, in English and preferably in Dutch.
  • Excellent computer proficiency e.g. MS Office, CMMS (SAP).
  • Familiar with root cause analysis (RCA) tools and methodologies.Imagine your next role where you can truly make an impact as a passionate independent Maintenance Engineer Troubleshooter in a just commissioned facility. Step into a role where your skills will shape the future of Innovative Medicine at our new site in Sassenheim and the success of the maintenance department.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€44,700.00 - €70,840.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Maintenance Engineer role at jj?
The listed salary for this Maintenance Engineer position at jj is EUR 45K–71K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Maintenance Engineer position at jj located?
This Maintenance Engineer role at jj is based in Sassenheim, Netherlands. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Maintenance Engineer role at jj full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Maintenance Engineer role in the 7266-Janssen Biologics B.V. Legal Entity department at jj.
Which team or department does the Maintenance Engineer at jj belong to?
This Maintenance Engineer position is part of the 7266-Janssen Biologics B.V. Legal Entity department at jj. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Maintenance Engineer position at jj was posted on Sep 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Maintenance Engineer
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