Packaging technologist
Vacancy Number: TR-251721
Nederland, Amersfoort
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Life Sciences
Closing: August 07, 2025
Introduction
Are you passionate about developing safe, high-performing, and cost-effective technologies for the food industry? As a Fill & Pack Technology Specialist, you play a key role in optimizing filling and packaging processes with impact across R&D, production, and quality. You'll work in a dynamic environment, driving innovation from concept to implementation.
What are you going to do
You play a central role in developing and implementing smart packaging solutions. From early design to full-scale production, you ensure every step adds value - with safety, efficiency, and innovation at the core.
What will you do?Design, refine, and challenge engineering concepts for filling and packaging machinery with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Initiate, test, and implement new or improved equipment, preparing it for operational rollout.
- Support Capex projects during front-end loading, commissioning, and start-up phases.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.
- Manage technology projects or lead substreams, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, production, quality, procurement, and marketing.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance (e.g. HACCP, GMP, food safety standards).
- Provide training and technical support to ensure successful integration of technologies.
Essential skills and knowledge
You're curious, hands-on, and technically sharp. You thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy working where innovation meets operations. You bring:
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the dairy or food packaging industry
- Strong expertise in mechanical engineering and machinery design, with a focus on packaging systems
- Experience with packaging technologies, including automation, materials, and primary to tertiary packaging
- Solid understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food quality control standards
- A structured and analytical mindset, with great attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage projects across multiple disciplines
- Proficiency in data analysis and documentation tools
What we offer
Join a leading company where innovation, quality, and personal growth go hand-in-hand. You can expect:
- A gross monthly salary between €4,000 and €5,000, based on experience (excluding 8% holiday pay).
- Immediate start possible. Duration: until December 2025 incl.
- Hybrid working options and flexible hours.
- 26 vacation days with the option to purchase more.
- Travel allowance or lease car (under certain conditions).
- Access to extensive training and career development through the Brunel Academy.
- Pension plan and collective health insurance.
- Discounts on sports, wellness, and cultural activities.
About Brunel Brunel connects top engineering professionals to challenging opportunities since 1975. With a global network and a strong local presence, we offer more than just a job - we offer a career. Our consultants support you in every step of your journey, providing coaching, training, and access to a wide range of high-impact projects. With Brunel, you're not just placed; you're empowered.