Novartis

Pharmaceutical

ProjectEngineer

€65–90k ~AI est. Baarle Nassau, Netherlands FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Project Engineer at Novartis. Skills: Project Management, GMP, Root Cause Analysis. Lead site engineering projects. Ensure safe delivery”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure reliable equipment performance; Ensure safe equipment performance; Ensure operations run flawlessly

Industry & Context.

Pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Structured problem-solving; Problem Solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in mechanical engineering, Degree in electrical engineering, Degree in mechatronics, 3+ years professional experience, Experience in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing, Experience in highly regulated industries, Experience leading engineering projects, Handle multiple projects, Structured problem-solving skills, Fluent English communication skills

Nice to Have

Dutch language knowledge

What You'll Do.

Lead site engineering projects

Ensure timely delivery

Ensure GMP-compliant delivery

Drive root cause investigations

Lead MTBF-driven projects

Manage engineering change assessments

Lead formal change control processes

Plan engineering projects

Coordinate engineering projects

Monitor engineering projects

Partner on capital investments

Partner on equipment validation

Partner on process engineering

Develop partnership with Global Novartis Engineering

Ensure consistency of Engineering process

Ensure standardization of Engineering process

Act as second line escalation

Error proofing machines

Drive continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Global teams; Global Novartis Engineering teams

Communication Scope

English communication

Process & Methodology

Project Management

Full Job Description

**Job Description Summary** #LI-Hybrid Location: Baarle Nassau, Netherlands Relocation Support: This role is based in Baarle Nassau, Netherlands. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Are you motivated by solving complex engineering challenges that directly impact patient safety and manufacturing excellence? As a Project Engineer at Novartis, you’ll play a key role in delivering critical site and global engineering projects, shaping reliable and safe equipment performance in a GMP environment. Working closely with cross functional and global teams, you’ll turn technical insights into practical solutions, drive continuous improvement across assets and help ensure our operations run flawlessly - every day, for every patient. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** * Lead site engineering projects with cross-functional teams, ensuring safe, timely, and GMP‑compliant delivery * Drive complex root cause investigations * Lead _mean time between failures_(MTBF)–driven projects * Manage engineering change assessments and lead formal change control processes * Plan, coordinate, and monitor engineering projects from initiation until finish * Partner on capital investments, equipment validation, and process engineering * Develop partnership with Global Novartis Engineering teams ensuring consistence and standardization of Engineering process * Second line escalation in case of equipment failures * Reducing safety risks through simplification and error proofing machines * Driving continuous improvement from an asset perspective **Essential Requirements** * Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechatronics, with a proven background in engineering environments * At least three years of professional experience in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing or comparable highly regulated industries * Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects from planning through execution * Ability to handle multiple projects

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