Senior Maintenance Technician
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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 Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Production Equipment Repair Maintenance Job Category: Business Enablement/Support All Job Posting Locations: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Sassenheim, Netherlands Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for the Senior Maintenance Technician to be based in Sassenheim. You will join a newly commissioned site to keep biotech manufacturing equipment, production assets, and utilities safe, reliable, and operational, supporting the local Sassenheim team and the larger Leiden maintenance department (80 FTE); this is a shift role (16/7) with 37.3 effective working hours per week and a 26.19% shift allowance — your hands‑on work will shape site readiness and manufacturing success while you collaborate across teams and occasionally support Leiden colleagues! You will be responsible for: Execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on manufacturing equipment and utility installations, and formally hand over completed work to equipment/utility owners to maintain production continuity. Lead advanced second-line troubleshooting and analyze complex failures, sharing clear findings with colleagues and contractors to reduce repeat downtime. Lead and participate in root cause investigations and reliability improvement initiatives, proposing and implementing changes that increase equipment availability. Record troubleshooting results, fault trees, code analysis, and materials used in the CMMS; determine spare part needs and manage parts retrieval to minimize delays. Set priorities with operations, support and coordinate external service providers during maintenance activities, and contribute to installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment. Mentor less experienced technicians, maintain accurate maintenance documentation, perform periodic checks and LOTO activities, and ensure all work follows safety, compliance, and GMP standards. Qualifications/Requirements: MBO 3/4 level or
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in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Measurement Control Technology. 3–8 years of hands‑on experience in a maintenance or technical environment with proven ability to locate, analyze, and resolve malfunctions. Strong understanding of production equipment and utility systems, with good judgment on when to escalate based on operational risk. Practical proficiency with CMMS and MS Office for recording maintenance activities and reporting. Holds NEN certification or is willing to obtain it, and possession of a valid B driving license. Collaborative communicator with a proactive, results‑oriented mindset, strong teamwork skills, and a clear focus on quality and safety. At Johnson Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time. Here’s what you can expect: Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role. Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have. Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step. Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these. Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson Johnson. We’re
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Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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