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We are seeking a Field Service Engineer on behalf of our client, a global life sciences leader, to join their expanding service team supporting customers across the biotech and pharma production sector. With a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and career development, this is an exceptional opportunity to establish yourself in a field-based role at the heart of the industry. As Field Service Engineer, you will install, maintain, and service complex production equipment used in biopharma manufacturing. Based near Amsterdam/Leiden, you will primarily cover the immediate territory but will occasionally travel across the wider Benelux region. This role combines hands-on engineering with customer interaction, providing the chance to develop both technical expertise and commercial acumen. Key Responsibilities – Field Service Engineer

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of production equipment at customer sites.
• Support customers, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum performance of equipment.
• Work closely with colleagues in an international team of service engineers.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus, and service excellence.

Candidate Profile – Field Service Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (or similar)
• Experience in pharma or biotech environments advantageous, but not essential.
• Open to technicians with up to 5 years’ experience.
• Strong motivation and genuine interest in life sciences, biotech, and field service work are essential.
• Based near Amsterdam or Leiden, with flexibility for Benelux travel.
• Adaptable, customer-oriented, and eager to grow into a long-term field engineering career.

Why Join Our Client

• Join a globally respected life sciences company, supporting biopharma customers who make a real impact on human health.
• Be part of a growing service team, with two new positions created due to expansion and one to replace a retiring colleague.
• Clear career development path, with structured training and progression opportunities.
• Competitive package including base salary, 12% bonus, hotel/training allowances, and comprehensive benefits.
• International environment with a supportive team culture, where motivation and ambition are valued as highly as experience.

  This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated engineer — whether fresh from university or with early career experience — to step into a field service role with purpose. If you are based near Amsterdam/Leiden and want to build a career in the life sciences sector, we want to hear from you.

Our client is a successful comprehensive laboratory, manufacturing, and consultancy services provider within the (bio)pharmaceutical and medical device industries domain. For the Belux business unit, they are now looking for an experienced Sales/Business Development Director, who will be responsible for driving business growth, managing key client relationships whilst leading a high-performing commercial team. You’ll play a crucial role in aligning client needs with a broad network of international laboratory capabilities.

• Lead and coach the commercial team
• Develop & implement sales and account strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients
• Lead commercial planning, proposals, and RFP/RFQ processes
• Manage client onboarding in collaboration with operations
• Leverage international lab networks for service delivery
• Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities
• Track and report on performance metrics and pipeline growth

Requirements:  

• Previous experience sales/business development experience with a strong sales track record within CDMO/CRO/Pharma services
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology laboratory testing or manufacturing market
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Fluent French & English