Electrical Engineer

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

Wacker Biotech, as part of WACKER, is a leading global biotechnology organization specializing in the production of biopharmaceuticals. The company has outstanding technologies for the rapid, efficient and thus cost-effective production of therapeutic proteins for clinical and commercial supply. Currently, it is the biggest dedicated microbial Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) in the world. Its four dedicated and fast-growing production sites are currently based in Germany (Halle and Jena), The Netherlands (Amsterdam), and the United States (San Diego, CA).

At our Amsterdam-based center, Wacker Biotech B.V. focuses on the GMP-compliant microbial-based production of recombinant proteins, vaccines, and live microbials as drug substance and drug product.

To strengthen our team in Amsterdam,
we are looking for you as a(n)
Electrical Engineer
.

Job responsibilities:

• Plans & delivers capital investment projects in his/her field of expertise (Electrical, Process, Instrumentation & Automation or Equipment Engineering);
• Participates in multi-disciplinary capital investment projects that are led by project leaders from the (Corporate) Engineering department;
• Leads mono-disciplinary projects in his/her field of expertise;
• Is responsible from early design phase up to formal release of involved systems for GMP production by QA; generates, contributes and maintains the project documentation as required, including:
  • project (execution plan)
  • scheduling documents, budget overviews, and resource planning
  • User requirement specifications based on client department information, equipment and/or component specifications
  • P&IDs, and Electrical diagrams
• Works with Procurement and Finance to contact and follow-up with suppliers;
• Works with the Qualification and Validation group, Process Networks and Systems group;
• Works with the client department to plan and execute training and handover;
• Ensures that the equipment files and drawings are updated with all the latest as-built revision;
• Ensures that all formal Change Control aspects are addressed and followed up;
• Manages the project from start to finish with the relevant stakeholders including:
  • Provides input and generates documents in his/her field of expertise as per project requirements
  • Participates in project meetings, HAZOPs, design reviews, and risk assessments as needed
  • Reviews and approves design documents as required
• Assists the Technical Services group as needed to resolve issues based on his/her specific knowledge;
• Provides input to the future investment plans for the site.

Qualification required:

• Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in a relevant technical field;
• 5 years or more relevant working experience, preferably in a Pharma/Biotech company;
• Independent, organized person with good communication skills;
• A 'safety first and quality always' mindset;
• A good level of English;
• You reside in and are eligible to work in The Netherlands (valid work permit).

What do we offer?

• Employment: A challenging and international position in a professional and informal working environment.
• Compensation: Attractive salary, holiday allowance, home-office travel allowance, participation in the company's success, subsidized pension plan.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours (where possible), 30 days of vacation.
• Versatile development opportunities: Support for professional development, access to online learning platform Good Habitz.

As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.

We look forward to receiving your application!