Senior Maintenance Engineer (m/f/d)

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

Pharma, Medizintechnik

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Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
64.000 € – 87.000 € (von XING geschätzt)
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Title: Senior Maintenance Engineer (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 73225

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Engineer (m/f/d) plays a critical role in ensuring that production and utility systems are operated safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position is responsible for developing and implementing asset criticality and reliability strategies, optimizing maintenance plans, and leading root cause analyses to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment availability.

The Maintenance Engineer analyzes equipment performance data, drives preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and works closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, and Engineering to ensure compliant, high-performing, and reliable production systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance costs
Lead the execution of site-wide asset criticality assessments and evaluate the criticality of preventive maintenance (PM) activities and spare parts
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action initiatives for recurring equipment issues
Analyze maintenance data (MTBF, MTTR) using SAP PM to identify trends and develop, implement, and present data-driven improvement plans
Develop predictive maintenance (PdM) programs using methods such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic testing
Support calibration, qualification, and validation activities for new equipment
Promote Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in critical work areas and drive a culture of continuous improvement and maintenance excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical field
Additional training or certification in Six Sigma or Maintenance Management preferred

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Maintenance, Reliability, or Engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment (preferably pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience implementing equipment reliability programs (RCM, TPM, PdM)
Strong proficiency in SAP
Knowledge of statistical analysis methods (e.g., Minitab)
Familiarity with regulatory standards such as GMP, ISO, and safety requirements
Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
Strong project management and communication skills
Passion for continuous improvement and results orientation in manufacturing environments
Commitment to safety, quality, and maintenance excellence

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening. 

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