Equipment Engineer Fill & Finish

We are searching for the best talent for Equipment Engineer Fill & Finish to be based in Sassenheim.

Join the LVV (Lentiviral Vector) Facility CoE — a small team of specialists supporting safe, compliant, and reliable LVV production used in advanced cell therapies. As Equipment Engineer Fill & Finish, you will own filling, labeling and visual inspection systems, help translate processes to the shop floor, and enable operations to run first‑time‑right.

The Lenti Viral Vector (LVV) Facility: Janssen Biologics B.V., part of Johnson & Johnson, has launched a state-of-the-art production facility in Sassenheim. In this new facility lentiviral vectors are produced, which are used in the CAR-T treatments for multiple myeloma. The Centre of Expertise (CoE) is an essential support group in the LVV Facility.

The CoE is a critical team in the direct support of Operations when it comes to technical process and reliability of equipment. The CoE is key in clear translation of the developed process to a workable process and environment for the shop floor. The CoE always works against the high-quality standards and safety and compliance regulations that are applicable for LVV manufacturing. CoE is responsible for supporting the production teams with specialized and in-depth knowledge and skills in our production processes, GMP (Annex1), Digital & Technology, Materials and Single Use Items. The Centre of Expertise (COE) is a team of around 15 specialists.

The CoE team is one of 4 departments within the LVV facility and working with the Operations Department (OPS) which is responsible for the safe, compliant, efficient, and on time production and delivery of the batches (USP, DSP, F&F). Supported by a separate team with GMP specialists and the New Product Introduction (NPI) team to introduce new products or implement big process changes to existing GMP production processes.

As an Equipment Engineer Fill & Finish, you will:

• Act as system owner for Fill & Finish equipment: provide hands‑on solving and production support to keep cGMP batches on schedule and compliant.
• Translate technical and transfer requirements into procedures, training, and qualifications so operators can run equipment safely and reliably.
• Monitor equipment KPIs (uptime, downtime, capacity, lifecycle) and propose high‑impact improvements for safety, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Lead and coordinate short‑term change control and robustness actions (0–3 months), prioritizing tasks with operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Plan and implement test protocols, acceptance activities, and documentation updates to maintain validated states and production readiness.
• Initiate and support cost‑saving and process‑improvement projects that improve reliability and ease of operation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedicine, process technology, or equivalent.
• 3–4 years’ hands‑on manufacturing experience in biotechnology or biopharmaceutical environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge in at least one area: Annex 1, drug product filling, visual inspection, or vial labelling.
• Practical experience with cGMP environments and EHSS (safety) standards.
• Strong communicator in English (B2 required); Dutch proficiency is a plus.
• Proactive, organized team player with the ability to work independently, lead technical tasks, and collaborate across sites.

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Dashboards, Business Behavior, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Standards, Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Project Administration, Technical Credibility