About this role
About the Role The Sr Maintenance Technician (Mechanical and Operations Technician) at Sotera Health's Sterigenics Leuven facility is a technical resource responsible for operating, maintaining, and supporting sterilization technologies and equipment. The role combines hands-on equipment management with documentation, process monitoring, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, compliant and efficient sterilization operations. What You'll Do
- Maintain and improve equipment
- Plan and design future equipment
- Participate in investigations for deviations or technical issues
- Receive, inspect, and store medical/pharmaceutical products under controlled conditions (e.g., refrigeration)
- Operate the sterilization process: cycle initiation, parameter monitoring, equipment loading/unloading, placement of biological indicators
- Ensure traceability and regulatory compliance throughout all steps
- Write, review, and update operational documents (procedures, instructions, checklists)
- Prepare, complete, and finalize Batch Records (BR)
- Serve as internal expert on new technology and stay up to date with technical documentation
- Verify and interpret data
- Keep the equipment operating safely
- Respond to alarms and document anomalies according to current procedures
- Ensure consistency, clarity, and compliance of all documentation related to the sterilization process
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical, documentation and operational practices What We're Looking For
- Education: 2–3 years post-secondary education (Bachelor level or equivalent) in technical fields, industrial processes, biotechnology, or equivalent
- Language: English is a must; French is nice to have
- Technical Skills: Electromechanical competence; basic data management skills (Excel and PowerPoint) are helpful; ability to write and update technical and operational documents
- Cross-functional Skills: ability to work in a small R&D team; proactive mindset; ability to stay reactive and composed in case of problems or alarms; critical thinking for reviewing technical documents; team spirit and clear communication
- Working Conditions: Shift work or daytime hours; willingness to travel in Belgium; work in a regulated environment with mandatory PPE; initial training provided Nice to Have
- French language ability Compensation & Benefits
- Salary not disclosed