Maintenance & Quality Engineer

About Valneva

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We take a highly specialized and targeted approach, applying our deep expertise across multiple vaccine modalities, focused on providing either first-, best- or only-in-class vaccine solutions.

If you thrive in cross-functional projects and are passionate about operational excellence, you’ll fit right in with our values of Integrity, Agility, and Results.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute preventive and emergency maintenance for all technical systems (media, energy, HVAC).
• Lead and support cross-functional teams in technical projects and maintenance activities.
• Act as technical expert for HVAC systems, including design, installation, commissioning, validation, and operation.
• Issue permits for hot work and review/approve logbooks and calibration certificates.
• Coordinate internal and external maintenance and quality activities.
• Advise and support other departments on technical and quality issues (maintenance, HVAC, cleanroom requirements, etc.).
• Plan and manage service stops (seasonal).
• Prepare resources and materials for maintenance and quality activities.
• Lead meetings and produce statistics on maintenance and quality performance.
• Register/deregister equipment and maintain documentation.
• Manage deviations, investigations, change control, CAPA, and risk assessments.
• Propose and drive improvements, escalate risks, and ensure compliance with GxP and industry standards.
• Train employees on new or updated routines and technical requirements.
• Transfer knowledge about cleanrooms, controls, and technical systems to the team.
• Periodically review and update department documents and systems.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial), Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences), or related field with a technical focus.
• Strong technical knowledge of media systems (e.g., Water for Injection, pure steam, compressed air, HVAC).
• Proficiency in developing and managing technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP, Excel).
• Knowledge of GMP, GxP, and regulatory standards.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English and Swedish both written and spoken.

Benefits

This is a permanent position with a 6-month probation period.

As an employee at Valneva, you will benefit from several perks that support both your health and your development:

• Competitive salary under the applicable Swedish collective agreement
• Access to occupational health services
• Wellness allowance
• Vaccinations and reimbursement for medical visits and prescription medicines
• ITP occupational pension
• Eligibility for bonus and stock option programs

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Please note: We respectfully decline contact from recruitment and staffing agencies or suppliers.