Lead Mechatronics Engineer – Packaging & Labelling Systems

The Company: Our client is a leading, innovation-driven manufacturer operating in a highly regulated environment. The site brings together engineering, production, quality, validation, automation and digital teams to support safe, reliable, high-performing manufacturing and packaging operations.

About the Role: For a modern packaging and labelling operation, we are looking for a Lead Mechatronics Engineer – Packaging & Labelling Systems. This role supports project teams delivering new equipment and system upgrades, while also acting as a technical escalation point for complex mechatronics issues. The focus is on improving equipment reliability and line performance through structured troubleshooting, technical evaluation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities: Support project teams with the deployment of new products, system upgrades, and new equipment on advanced packaging and labelling lines. Own and drive high-quality technical execution across projects of varying complexity, with a strong focus on asset lifecycle and maintainability. Act as the mechatronics subject-matter expert for engineering, maintenance and project teams. Provide second-line support to technicians for complex equipment and process issues, ensuring structured root-cause analysis and robust countermeasures.

Investigate recurring or high-impact problems and recommend practical, sustainable improvements. Act as system owner for assigned equipment/systems and proactively contribute to technical improvements and cross-functional performance initiatives. Plan and execute assigned engineering and maintenance-related activities within projects, from preparation through to completion. Create test protocols, support execution of testing, perform technical evaluations, and deliver clear technical assessment reports.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders across engineering, automation, digital, validation, quality, supply chain and manufacturing, as well as external vendors.

Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of relevant experience, including strong exposure to operations/manufacturing environments. Deep hands-on and theoretical knowledge of mechatronics (mechanical/electrical/control interaction). Strong analytical troubleshooting skills and experience solving complex equipment problems. Experience as a system owner and familiarity with lean maintenance / continuous improvement ways of working.

Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GMP and related standards). Fluent English communication (written and spoken); Dutch is a plus. Willingness to occasionally support outside standard office hours when needed. Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

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