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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Maintenance Technician - Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeBoxmeer, Netherlands

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed technical education at MBO-3 level or higher; mechatronics, electronics, or control engineering is preferred.
  • VCA (VOL) and/or NEN 3140 certification, or willingness to obtain it through the employer.
  • Ability to read and understand technical documents in Dutch and English.
  • Good command of Dutch and a reasonable ability to speak and read English.
  • Ability to work carefully and follow rules and procedures, particularly regarding safety, quality, and hygiene.
  • Ability to collaborate with operators and engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance according to the maintenance plan.
  • Contribute actively to maintenance evaluations and propose improvements.
  • Resolve technical faults independently and work day, early, late, and on-call shifts; there are no night shifts.
  • Help build the Maintenance & Reliability team.
  • Document completed work so activities and changes to machines or production lines can be traced.
  • Help implement changes and create instructions.
  • Contribute to setting up the new facility and getting its machines and installations built, tested, and operating.
  • Follow procedures while maintaining machinery and production lines, with safety and hygiene as priorities.
  • During weekend on-call duty, first attempt to resolve problems by telephone and attend the site if needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior maintenance and troubleshooting experience is useful, but willingness to learn is valued more than extensive work experience.
  • Mechatronics, electronics, or control engineering as the technical education field.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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