Technician

• A diploma at MBO level 4 in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with secondary knowledge of Electrical Engineering.
• Preferably, you have several years of work experience; pharmaceutical or food industry experience is a plus, but even with a fresh MBO-4 diploma, you are very welcome to come and learn a trade here in an interesting working environment.
• You can solve problems well independently, but are also able to brainstorm with your colleagues.
• You have command of the Dutch language, both orally and in writing.

• Preferably additional vocational training such as VCA, NEN3140, Electrical Switching, or Industrial Automation.

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• Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
• At least 35.5 vacation days.
• Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
• A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options every day.
• On-site sports facilities with classes in boxing, Zumba, and Pilates.
• Excellent coffee prepared by a professional barista.
• Game room with a pool table and a ping pong table.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your well-being.
• Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.

Job Description

Do you want to work on our machines and ensure they continue to run optimally? Do you enjoy troubleshooting and supporting operators, so that machines and production processes can be resumed as safely and efficiently as possible?

For our site in Haarlem, we are looking for a Technician

As a technician, you are responsible for keeping the machine park in good condition. By ensuring that installations and equipment function reliably and safely, you make an important contribution to a smooth production process within our organization. You are a specialist in the field of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or control technology and know how to properly assess and monitor the technical condition of the equipment. In this role, you will work in a 3-shift rotation, with the following working hours:

• Morning shift: 06:30 - 15:00
• Afternoon shift: 15:00 - 23:00
• Night shift: 23:00 - 06:30

Tasks and responsibilities
Your package of tasks includes, among others:

• Analyzing and resolving technical malfunctions on all production, packaging, and peripheral equipment, as well as on the building management systems.
• Engaging external specialists when necessary.
• Performing or supervising maintenance activities, including inspections, calibrations, routine validations, and qualification processes. You will ensure correct and complete documentation and reporting in doing so.
• Making proposals for technical improvements and subsequently realizing them in collaboration with the Reliability Engineer. In this process, you also prepare the necessary documentation.

Your profile

We offer
Working with us means working together on health in an international working environment with dedicated colleagues. You will get all the space to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:

Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question together with the vacancy number and the title of the vacancy to this email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com. You can only apply via the website.

Equipment Inspection, Facility Maintenance, Machine Maintenance, Maintenance Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Packaging Operations, Reliability Improvement, Shift Work

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

10/16/2026