Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Freelance Maintenance Engineer - Medical Devices

Location: On-site, Poland
Contract Type: Freelance
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable
Duration: Initial 12 months, with potential for extension

Overview:
We are recruiting a Freelance Maintenance Engineer to support on-site operations at a medical device manufacturing facility in Poland. This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional with a strong understanding of regulated environments and hands-on experience in maintaining complex equipment used in medical device production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment used in medical device production.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation issues to ensure minimal downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with ISO 13485, EU MDR, and FDA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, calibration, and validation activities.
• Support equipment qualification and re qualification processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, and Production.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP standards and ISO 13485 compliance.
• Technical expertise in mechanical systems, PLCs, and automated production lines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Fluent in English; Polish language skills are a plus.
• Must have the legal right to work in Poland (EU citizenship or valid work permit).
• Willingness to work full-time on-site for the duration of the contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or vocational training in Mechanical, Electrical, or Bio-medical Engineering.
• Experience working in clean-room environments.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and digital maintenance platforms.