System Owner Engineer – Mechanical, Breda, Noord-Brabant

Location: Breda, Noord-Brabant  |  Sector: Biotechnology  |  Start Date: 8/19/2026  |  Job ref: 58738

About our client

Our client is a global biotechnology organization focused on developing and manufacturing innovative medicines that make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. Its Breda site operates in a highly regulated environment where safety, quality, reliability and continuous improvement are essential.

The Facilities & Engineering team is responsible for the technical infrastructure and utility systems that support the site’s operations. You will join a dedicated engineering team working with complex systems and collaborating closely with maintenance partners, project teams and internal stakeholders.

About the position

We are looking for a System Owner Engineer – Mechanical to take technical ownership of important utility systems at the Breda site.

The chiller system is a must-have, while experience with HVAC, compressed air and other building utilities is highly valuable. You will be responsible for the reliability and lifecycle management of your systems, supporting maintenance activities, investigating technical problems and driving improvements.

You will also work on engineering projects involving the design, installation, upgrade and replacement of assets.

This is a fully onsite role in Breda and is initially offered for 6 months, with potential extension depending on performance and business/project needs.

Important: The position includes an on-call duty. Typically, the System Owner participates approximately once per month in a 7-day duty period, providing 24-hour availability to support ongoing maintenance activities when technical assistance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of mechanical utility systems, with chillers as the key system.
  • Support maintenance activities and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Provide technical guidance to the external maintenance/service provider.
  • Analyse recurring equipment failures and lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA).
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve system reliability and maintenance performance.
  • Review and optimize preventive maintenance activities.
  • Help develop maintenance concepts, including tasks, methods and responsibilities.
  • Work with project managers and senior engineers on utility and engineering projects.
  • Support the design, installation, modification and replacement of technical assets.
  • Work closely with maintenance, operations, engineering and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain clear technical documentation and ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable GMP and site requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Proven experience with chillers – this is a MUST.
  • Experience with GMP-regulated environments, preferably pharmaceutical, biotech or food manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of utilities and building systems such as HVAC, compressed air, sprinkler systems or warehouse/building equipment.
  • Experience with HVAC and/or compressed air is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable working with external maintenance partners and different internal departments.
  • Willing and available to participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation, normally approximately once per month for a 7-day period.
  • Fully onsite availability in Breda.
  • Experience with CMMS/Maximo, SAP, validation activities (FAT/SAT/SIT), building automation or process automation is a plus.

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