Project Engineer

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 at once with high degree of accuracy, initiative, and independence
• Strong structured problem‑solving skills, with a hands‑on and safety‑driven approach
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken

Desirable Requirements

• Dutch language knowledge

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.