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Medtronic has a global reach that extends to more than 150 countries. In the Netherlands, Medtronic employs over 3,000 employees in five facilities, including our European Operations Center for Distribution and Shared Services and Service & Repair Center of Excellence in Heerlen, the Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, our Cardiac Surgery manufacturing facility in Kerkrade, and the Dutch sales office in Eindhoven.
On our EOC Campus located at the Trilandis Business Park at Earl Bakkenstaat 10 in Heerlen we have an open position within our facility team.
We are looking for a Maintenance & Facility Technician who will combine technical expertise with strong planning, coordination and administrative ownership. This role focuses on end-to-end maintenance work management. From getting the requirements clear, vendor management, ordering process, planning, scheduling to execution and completion of work.
The role actively coordinates with Stakeholders, Operations, EHS, and external service providers, providing structure, foresight, and practical execution to maintenance operations.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance for manufacturing, cleanroom, and facility equipment
- Prepare maintenance work by defining the job scope, work steps, spare parts needed, and safety requirements
- Create and follow up on purchase orders, service requests, and quotations in ERP and procurement systems
- Coordinate external vendors and service providers, making sure work is done safely, correctly, and in line with requirements
- Keep maintenance records up to date in CMMS and other quality systems, including PMs, calibrations, and service reports
- Work with teams such as Engineering, EHS, Operational Excellence, and Production to agree on priorities and complete the work
- Support hands-on maintenance work when needed and help prepare for audits and inspections
- Provide technical support for operations, maintenance, safety, and process improvement
- Carry out routine, periodic, or special inspections to identify repair and maintenance work needed to prevent breakdowns
- Perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience in maintenance within a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices, pharma, food, or high-tech)
- Proven experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and work preparation, not just hands-on execution
- Strong understanding of equipment maintenance, calibration, and facility systems
- Hands-on experience with ERP, CMMS, and digital documentation systems
- Structured, result-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and influence stakeholders
- Affinity with automation, digitization, and IT systems, using data to improve operational performance
- Dynamic communicator, comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, from shopfloor operators to senior leadership
- Good command of the English and Dutch (high preference) language, both spoken and written
Good digital skills are required
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Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Netherlands: 45,280.00 EUR - 67,920.00 EUR |
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
