Job Description
Do you enjoy working on our machines and making sure they keep running at their best? Do you like solving malfunctions and supporting operators, so that machines and production processes can be restarted as safely and efficiently as possible?
For our site in Boxmeer we are looking for a Technician
Welcome to our team
Our team consists of 7 technicians with diverse backgrounds, experience and expertise. The team also includes Work Preparation specialists and Maintenance Support Engineers. New colleagues are well guided and can rely on the support and knowledge of the team. Together we are responsible for the technical condition of the machine park of our IPT. We resolve acute malfunctions, carry out preventive maintenance and work on increasing the reliability of the machine park. We also support technical improvement projects. These range from smaller optimizations to larger and more complex technical challenges. We are a close-knit and collegial team that works closely with operators and operational coaches to keep production running optimally.
About the role
As a technician, you are responsible for keeping the machine park in good condition. By ensuring that installations and equipment function reliably and safely, you make an important contribution to a smooth production process within our organization. You are a specialist in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or control engineering and are able to assess and monitor the technical condition of the equipment well. In this role you work day shifts.
Tasks and responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, among others:
- Analyzing and resolving technical malfunctions on all production and auxiliary equipment.
- Engaging external specialists when necessary.
- Carrying out or supervising maintenance work, including inspections, calibrations, routine validations and qualification processes. You ensure correct and complete documentation and reporting.
- Proposing technical improvements and subsequently implementing them in collaboration with the Reliability Engineer. You also prepare the required documentation for this.
Your profile
- A MBO level 4 diploma in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering with secondary knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with secondary knowledge of Electrical Engineering.
- Preferably additional vocational training such as VCA, NEN3140, Electrical Switching or Industrial Automation.
- Preferably you have several years of work experience, but candidates with a recently obtained MBO-4 diploma are also very welcome to learn the trade in an interesting work environment.
- Being able to deliver high-quality work; experience in the pharmaceutical or food industry is a plus.
- You can solve problems well independently, but are also able to brainstorm with your colleagues.
- You master the Dutch language, both orally and in writing.
What we offer
Working with our company means working together on health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You have every opportunity to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:
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Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
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3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
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At least 35.5 vacation days.
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Travel expense allowance and a solid pension scheme.
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A high-quality company restaurant with daily fresh and healthy options.
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Would you rather be outside? There is a beautiful private park on the site, ideal for a walk, a break or a moment of relaxation.
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Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
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A contribution towards your personal sports subscription to support your vitality.
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Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
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Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
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Extensive career growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
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A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and developing.
AnimalHealth
Our AnimalHealth division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a worldwide team of professionals who work together to make a positive impact on animal care and the global food supply, and we have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the broadest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive offering of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are active in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in approximately 150 markets.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question, including the vacancy number and vacancy title, to: [email protected] Interested? Apply directly via our careers site by uploading your CV and cover letter.
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Required Skills:
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Construction Safety Training, Electrical Repair, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Field Failure Analysis, HVAC Systems, Industrial Electrical Installations, Mechanical Equipment Repair, Mechatronics, PLC Programming, Preventive Maintenance, Process Control Technology, Process Operations, Reading Schematics, Refrigeration Systems
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Employee Status:
Regular
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Job Posting End Date:
11/18/2026
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