Senior Equipment Engineer Fill & Finish

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

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 a Senior Equipment Engineer Fill & Finish, you will:

• Own the Fill & Finish equipment as system owner, lead acute troubleshooting, and provide hands‑on support to keep cGMP batches running first‑time‑right and minimize downtime.
• Translate technical transfer needs into clear procedures, training, and qualifications so operators can run equipment safely, simply, and reliably.
• Analyze equipment performance and KPIs, identify high‑impact improvement opportunities, and drive changes that improve safety, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Plan, prioritize, and control system and process changes (0–12 month horizon) and lead system‑related projects with operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Ensure equipment stays in a validated state, documentation is current, and production capacity meets planning and quality requirements.
• Produce equipment status reports (uptime, downtime, lifecycle, capacity) and proactively lead cost and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedicine, process technology, or equivalent education.
• 4–6 years’ experience as a manufacturing specialist in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Proven knowledge in at least one area: Annex 1, drug product filling, visual inspection, or DS labelling.
• Practical experience working in cGMP environments and with EHSS standards.
• Strong communicator in English (B2 required); Dutch is a plus.
• Positive, proactive, decisive, and organized, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in teams.
  

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytics Dashboards, Business Behavior, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Industry Analysis, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Project Administration, Technical Credibility