**3 month role (potential to extend)**
E&I; (Electrical & Instrumentation) Technician – Automation focus
Context
- The Clean Utilities department manages and ensures the continuity of all electrical installations and utilities. The team is responsible for preventive/corrective maintenance, improvement projects, and supporting production and quality processes. To maintain operational reliability, the department seeks an experienced E&I; Technician to join the team, with a path toward integration into the on-call system after an onboarding period.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical installations, control panels, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and PLC systems (Siemens S7).
- Respond quickly and effectively to technical failures to minimize production downtime.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement and technical optimization projects.
- Perform tasks and complete documentation according to GMP, safety, and quality standards.
- Serve as the technical point of contact for operators and production leads regarding electrical and instrumentation issues.
- Support production with minimal disruption during maintenance activities.
- Follow the CMMS (Infor – Datastream) for maintenance scheduling and documentation.
- Inspect, test, and maintain low-voltage distribution panels (up to 400V), emergency power systems, lighting systems, PLC-controlled systems, and more.
- Assist with calibration, validation,
and qualification of new or modified instrumentation.
- Collaborate closely with other departments (production, quality, engineering) and external contractors.
Requirements
- Education: Technical school diploma (secondary level in Electromechanics or similar required); bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience also considered. Further training in instrumentation is a strong plus.
Experience: Minimum 3 years as an E&I; Technician in industrial or pharmaceutical settings. Proven hands-on experience with:
- Low-voltage electrical installations and cabinets
- Process instrumentation and sensors
- PLC systems (Siemens S7)
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- GMP-regulated environments (a strong asset)
Certifications:
- BA5 (low voltage electrical qualification) – required
- VCA (Safety for Contractors) – required or willingness to obtain
Languages:
- Dutch (fluent, written and spoken) – required
- English (able to read technical documentation) – preferred
Technical Skills Required
- Reading/interpreting electrical diagrams and P&IDs;
- Use of measurement tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)
- Knowledge of VFDs, motor drives, PLC programming (Siemens S7) and HMI basics
- Familiarity with instrumentation protocols (4-20mA, HART, Profibus, etc.)
- Experience with CMMS systems for maintenance planning/documentation
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