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Gent, East Flanders, BelgiumJob Description:
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Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
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Johnson & Johnson (J&J) brings innovative medicines to patients around the world. Within J&J, E&PS FM is responsible for managing the facilities and utilities at all sites. In Belgium, the scope of E&PS FM includes the sites in Beerse, Geel, Olen, La Louvière, Courcelles and Ghent.
In Ghent, J&J is operating CAR-T: chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy. This is a new and innovative approach to eliminate cancer cells. It works by harnessing the power of a patient’s own immune system. That power is created from the patients’ T cells and is engineered to eliminate cancer cells expressing a specific antigen.
The Ghent E&PS FM team manages the critical installations, facilities and utilities (steam, cooling installations, heating equipment, water systems, compressed air, high voltage, …) of/for the Ghent manufacturing hubs. The main goal of the E&PS team in Ghent is to ensure that the building and building systems are available 24/7 in a safe and compliant manner for the occupants and their activities. The EP&S FM team in Ghent is recruiting a senior facilities engineer – mechanical maintenance for the 2 production sites in Ghent and its future expansions. The position will be based in Ghent (Belgium), reporting into the facilities manager.
We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled mechanical maintenance engineer. This position plans, conducts and directs facilities/utilities maintenance and engineering projects providing a full asset care approach to the facilities mechanical systems. Applying comprehensive and diverse knowledge of engineering principles and practices within broad assignment areas.
The ideal candidate must possess a strong knowledge of mechanical engineering, a solid analytical mind for problem solving, a nose for innovation together with good project management and communication skills with the absolute prerequisite of being a stress-resilient team player.
You will be responsible for:
Mechanical Systems & Operations
- Own mechanical utilities (steam, cooling, heating, water, compressed air, HV, HVAC) to ensure safe, reliable, GxP‑compliant 24/7 operation.
- Coordinate on‑site work, interventions, validation and contractor activities; manage and optimize maintenance contracts.
Continuous Improvement & Reliability
- Drive performance, uptime and cost improvements using RCA/FMEA and a Kaizen mindset.
- Partner closely with reliability engineering on upgrades and lifecycle improvements.
Compliance, Safety & Quality
- Ensure adherence to GxP, QMS and EHS standards; close out audits, NCs, CAPAs and maintenance records on time.
- Champion proactive, best‑in‑class safety practices.
Technology, Data & Energy
- Apply modern and IoT‑enabled technologies for predictive maintenance and data‑driven decisions.
- Lead controls/software initiatives and identify/execute energy‑saving projects.
Leadership, Stakeholders & Contractors
- Collaborate with reliability, scheduling and electrical maintenance to align priorities and execution.
- Supervise mechanical contractors and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and E\&PS project teams.
Systems & Budget
- Use CMMS to plan, track and report work and asset health; ensure data quality.
- Manage project budgets with rigor and transparency.
Requirements & Qualifications :
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent proven experience).
- 5–7 years in facilities/utilities/mechanical maintenance, ideally in a regulated (GxP) environment.
- Strong command of GxP and Quality Management Systems.
- Proficiency with CMMS and modern asset management/IoT tools.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Comfortable with tight timelines, peak workloads and site shutdown periods; resilient “can‑do” mindset.
- Fluent in Dutch and English (other languages are a plus).
At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
- Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
- Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
- Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process!
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