Plant Maintenance Technician

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life Medtronic has a global reach that extends to more than 150 countries. In the Netherlands, Medtronic employs over 3,000 employees in five facilities, including our European Operations Center for Distribution and Shared Services and Service & Repair Center of Excellence in Heerlen, the Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, our Cardiac Surgery manufacturing facility in Kerkrade, and the Dutch sales office in Eindhoven. On our EOC Campus located at the Trilandis Business Park at Earl Bakkenstaat 10 in Heerlen we have an open position within our facility team. We are looking for a Maintenance & Facility Technician who will combine technical expertise with strong planning, coordination and administrative ownership. This role focuses on end-to-end maintenance work management. From getting the requirements clear, vendor management, ordering process, planning, scheduling to execution and completion of work. The role actively coordinates with Stakeholders, Operations, EHS, and external service providers, providing structure, foresight, and practical execution to maintenance operations. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and servicing of plant facilities, machinery and equipment. Conduct routine, periodic and ad-hoc inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent equipment breakdowns. Troubleshoot, test, inspect and repair mechanical and electrical equipment and systems. Use hand and power tools, as well as relevant maintenance and diagnostic equipment, to complete repair and maintenance activities. Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment specifications to support maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Provide technical support to production and operations, resolving equipment issues and supporting safe and efficient plant operations. Collect, maintain and analyse technical and maintenance data, performing calculations and preparing reports in line with established procedures. Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and equipment performance, support minor improvement projects, and provide guidance, coaching and training to less experienced employees. Required Knowledge and Experience: Experience in maintenance within a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices, pharma, food, or high-tech) Proven experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and work preparation, not just hands-on execution Strong understanding of equipment maintenance, calibration, and facility systems Hands-on experience with ERP, CMMS, and digital documentation systems Structured, result-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and influence stakeholders Affinity with automation, digitization, and IT systems, using data to improve operational performance Dynamic communicator, comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, from shopfloor operators to senior leadership Good command of the English and Dutch language, both spoken and written, German language is a strong advantage. Good digital skills are required   Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.  ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert   We are aware of phishing