Elec.& Instrumentation (E&I) Technician – Clean Utilities Department

Power the reliability behind life-saving pharmaceutical production as an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician in Belgium.

R&D Partners is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join the Clean Utilities Department of a leading pharmaceutical company in Belgium. This role focuses on ensuring the operational reliability and availability of electrical installations and instrumentation systems critical to production processes. The position offers a structured onboarding program and the opportunity to gradually integrate into the on-call duty system.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical installations, control panels, motors, VFDs, and instrumentation.
• Support production processes by efficiently addressing technical failures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technical optimization projects.
• Strictly adhere to GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Execute calibration and validation activities for measuring instruments.
• Document and report completed work activities, technical failures, and deviations.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering teams, and external contractors.
• Participate in daily and weekly operational meetings.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Technical Qualifications:

• Secondary Technical Education (TSO diploma) in Electromechanics or equivalent; Associate/Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as an E&I Technician, ideally in an industrial or pharmaceutical environment.
• Expertise in low-voltage electrical installations, instrumentation, PLC systems (Siemens S7), and preventive/corrective maintenance.
• BA5 certification (low-voltage electrical safety) and VCA certificate (Safety for Contractors) required.

Language Requirements:

• Dutch: Fluent spoken and written (required).
• English: Ability to read technical documentation (preferred).

Desired Competencies:

• Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives, motor control systems, and instrumentation protocols (e.g., 4-20mA, HART, Profibus).
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and basic PLC programming.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Employment Conditions:

• Duration: Full-time contract.
• Working Hours: Day shift (Monday-Friday); flexibility required for urgent interventions and planned shutdowns.
• Onboarding: Structured program with technical training, safety instruction, and buddy system support.
• On-call Duty: Gradual integration after onboarding period.

For more information, please contact Mandi Cakwe.

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