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- On-site, Tilburg
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- Full-time
- Languages
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Tilburg.
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
The role
Allround Storingsmonteur / Maintenance Technician
Location Tilburg, NLD
What you'll do
- Locate, analyze, and resolve complex mechanical and electrical malfunctions, including repairs to machines and utilities.
- Perform preventive maintenance, optimize, and implement improvements to minimize downtime.
- Assess the state of installations and assign actions or perform them yourself.
- Direct external parties during maintenance and inspection work.
- Collaborate on improvement, validation, and modification projects and the implementation of new equipment.
- Correctly record and manage documentation, spare parts (spare parts), and maintenance data in OneMaximo.
- Train and support operators and fellow technicians.
- Participate in on-call shifts and contribute to a safe, efficient production environment.
How you'll work
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
About Us
Patheon, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific in Tilburg, is responsible for the development and production of commercial medicines in the form of softgel capsules.
What will your new job look like?
Do you want to work on high-tech production machines that contribute to the health of millions of patients worldwide? At our softgel production site in Tilburg, you will ensure that production continues to run continuously and reliably. You are the technician who solves malfunctions, takes maintenance to a higher level, and actively thinks along about optimizing processes and equipment, while working in a modern pharmaceutical environment with advanced encapsulation, inspection, post-processing, and packaging machines.
Job requirements
- Completed MBO-4 or MBO/HBO education in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
- A good command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written, and a good basic knowledge of English.
- Experience with electrotechnical systems: sensors, circuits, frequency converters, electric motors, reading PLCs.
- A strong mechanical foundation: pneumatics, hydraulics, bearing technology, welding.
- Experience in a similar technical role, preferably in the production or process industry (e.g., F&B, pharma).
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Competencies
- You think in solutions and quickly see connections.
- You plan and organize your work effectively.
- You work accurately and with quality awareness (GMP/FDA).
- You communicate clearly with operators, engineers, and fellow technicians.
- You are flexible, reliable, and have a positive attitude.
What we offer
- Working in a clean and regulated, pharmaceutical environment.
- A role with a lot of technical variety: mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and projects.
- Room to think along about improvements and the professionalization of maintenance.
- A close-knit team with experienced colleagues and clear development opportunities.
Hiring process
Online application
Interview with a Recruiter
With a Recruiter · Phone call
Text, phone/video, or onsite interview with a Recruiter, 15-60 minutes.
Interview with Hiring Manager
With a Hiring Manager · Phone call
Phone/video or onsite interview with the Hiring Manager, 30-60 minutes.
Interview with the hiring team
With 1-5 members of the hiring team · In person
Onsite or video interview with 1-5 members of the hiring team.
- The online application should take less than 15 minutes.
- Candidates with special requirements can contact the company for accommodations during the steps.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Industry
- Life Sciences
- Website
- thermofisher.com
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