Reliability Engineer

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Reliability Engineer to join our growing technical operations team. In this role, you will focus on managing and enhancing reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities. You will play a critical role in developing and implementing maintenance strategies to improve the reliability, availability, and performance of equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to efficient and compliant production processes.

Responsibilities:

As a Reliability Engineer, you will:

• Develop and manage comprehensive maintenance plans to enhance equipment reliability, availability, and performance, while proposing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain and update technical documentation, including SAP structures, training materials, equipment maintenance plans, and spare part inventories, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with Maintenance Engineers, the Maintenance Planner, and the Maintenance Manager to coordinate maintenance activities and resolve technical challenges alongside cross-functional teams such as QA, C&Q, and Operations.

• Conduct root cause analyses for quality investigations (QIs), support CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and Change Controls, and author and revise SOPs and work instructions within the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Analyze maintenance processes using data systems and SAP, present structured insights to prioritize improvements, and adjust preventive maintenance plans based on changing operational conditions.

• Monitor equipment performance, ensuring maintenance checklists and calibration records are accurate and up-to-date, and implement adjustments to optimize operations.

• Lead technical projects and provide support for cross-departmental improvement initiatives, while exploring and implementing new technologies to optimize processes.

• Liaise with suppliers to establish and maintain appropriate service agreements that support equipment reliability.

Profile requirement

To excel in this role, you have:

• A degree in Engineering or a related technical field, with expertise in maintenance and reliability engineering.

• Strong knowledge of equipment technologies, particularly within laboratory and cleanroom environments.

• Proficiency in RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) methodologies and maintenance planning.

• Familiarity with cGMP requirements and Quality Management Systems.

• Proficiency in SAP or similar asset management systems.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and interpret technical data.

• Fluency in English and Dutch; knowledge of an additional language is a plus.

This is an opportunity to be part of a team driving innovation and excellence in a field that truly matters. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your contributions directly impact the success of transformative projects, we encourage you to apply today.

Please note that for this position, living in Belgium is required, as you will need to be present onsite to effectively support the operations. We look forward to welcoming motivated individuals who are eager to make a difference. Join us and become part of a passionate team working toward a brighter future.