Senior Engineer Equipment

Working with Us:
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high‑achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

The Netherlands is also home to our first European Cell Therapy facility, located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of the Netherlands. This new state‑of‑the‑art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi‑product Cell Therapy manufacturing. The Netherlands also hosts our visions for a medicines hub of Europe, the “Boston by the North Sea”.

We are looking to grow our team and invite you to join us as a game changer in bringing personalized treatments to patients suffering from blood cancer.

Position Summary
Senior Engineer Equipment will provide expertise in development and enhancement of strategies for best‑in‑class equipment life cycle management, using data analytics and championing use of technology to resolve repeat equipment failures and drive improvements. This role will work closely with Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Manufacturing, QC lab and IT.

Duties/Responsibilities

Analyze and develop engineering solutions to maintenance, continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, and failure investigations for process and lab equipment/systems.

Serve as Technical asset owner and site SME for process and lab equipment and interact with regulatory authorities or internal auditors. Ensure inspection‑readiness of key systems. Develop responses and action plans to correct any deficiencies.

Coordinate process and lab equipment system selection, design reviews, change control, technical approvals, and commissioning activities (FAT, SAT, supplier IQOQ).

Coordinate the introduction of new processes, equipment and materials including problem solving and troubleshooting equipment issues prior to qualification & start‑up.

Develop and implement maintenance programs and spare parts inventory optimization with the introduction of new equipment.

Interpret and apply regulatory, environmental, GMP and OSHA regulations in a global environment.

Maintain engineering drawings and equipment history files within electronic Engineering documentation systems.

Lead or participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management (PSM), or similar activities.

Lead or participate in design Peer reviews related to process systems and equipment design.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

5 years of experience in equipment engineering or process engineering in Bio Pharma MfG or Process Development.

Strong industry experience related to ATMP, Biologics, Small Molecule and Laboratories in lab equipment, systems and utilities.

Knowledge of Process P&'s, Automation/IT, Systems, and design.

Knowledge of Asset Management and Total Cost of Ownership (life cycle management).

Demonstrated innovation, flexibility, open‑mindedness, and adaptability to meet objectives in a rapidly changing environment with shifting priorities.

Pro‑active in solving challenging design issues with the ability to develop creative solutions to meet cost, scope and schedule limitations.

Intermediate proficiency in MS Project, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Maximo and AutoCAD.

Self‑starter, highly motivated and able to make…