General information
Publication date
20/08/2025
Position description
Category
OPERATIONS - ENGINEERING/PRODUCTION
Job title
Maintenance Engineer Lab Equipment - Life Sciences - M/V/X
Contract
Permanent contract
Job description
Maintenance Engineer Lab Equipment
Your technical skills power life-saving therapies.
At the companies side, every role contributes to our mission: saving lives. As a Maintenance Engineer Lab Equipment, you ensure our laboratory equipment operates flawlessly, directly supporting the production of cutting-edge cell therapies. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing company environment.
What can you expect?
Hands-on maintenance: Perform reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance to keep lab equipment at peak performance.
Technical troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve equipment issues quickly, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless operations.
Compliance & safety: Ensure all maintenance activities meet strict cGMP standards, adhering to safety and quality regulations at all times.
Accurate documentation: Log all maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring compliance with good documentation practices.
Process optimization: Support equipment upgrades and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with engineers, production teams, and quality experts to ensure smooth operations and timely product release.
What do we offer you?
A meaningful job where your work directly contributes to life-changing therapies.
An excellent work-life balance with our 4-on-4-off schedule: work four consecutive days, then enjoy four days off, giving you ample time for personal pursuits and what matters most to you.
A permanent contract with a competitive salary package and numerous benefits, including additional vacation days, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, double holiday pay and year-end bonus and performance-based bonuses
A dynamic, international work environment, where you’ll collaborate with industry experts and develop new skills.
A vibrant workplace with team events and informal gatherings.
Business Industry
Life sciences
Profile
Who are we looking for?
Education:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, electromechanics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Either a recent graduate eager to apply your skills or a maintenance professional with hands-on experience.
Extensive in-house training is provided to ensure a smooth transition into your role.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Additional language skills are a plus.
Key strengths:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and precision
Proactive and hands-on approach
Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate effectively
Interesting? Send your cv to zeineb.boughlam@akkodis.com
Position location
Job location
Europe, Belgium, Flanders
Location
Suzanne Tassierstraat 8, 9052 Gent
Candidate criteria
Level of experience
1 to 3 years