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  • 01 mei 2026
  • vacaturenummer: 9207210
  • 01 mei 2026
  • vacaturenummer: 9207210

IT Service Engineer -Dutch Speaking

Location: Drachten, Netherlands


About the Department

At the Manufacturing IT (M-IT) Department, we are the backbone of production. In Drachten, we manage a dedicated production network where every machine is interconnected. Our department is a hub of innovation, consisting of three specialized pillars: Software Development, Data Science, and Service & Infrastructure.

We are looking for a driven IT Service Engineer to join our Service & Infrastructure group. Your mission? Ensuring the 24/7 reliability, security, and performance of the critical IT/OT systems that keep our factory moving.


The Role

As our IT Service Engineer, you will be the guardian of our M-IT landscape. You will bridge the gap between hardware and software, ensuring our production facility operates at peak efficiency.

Functie-eisen

  • Operational Excellence: Ensure high-level service delivery for the M-IT landscape, providing both hardware and software support.
  • System Integrity: Manage the deployment, service, and replacement of computers and peripherals, optimizing configurations for maximum performance.
  • Support & Escalation: Act as the 2nd line support for complex technical issues and complaints, managing escalations to higher support functions or vendors when necessary.
  • Security & Stability: Maintain a secure environment for both IT and OT (Operational Technology) components within the production facility.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Service group to review key issues and approve technical decisions.
  • Availability: Support a 16/7 service window, including participating in an on-call schedule (phased in after 6–12 months of onboarding).

Competenties

To thrive in this high-stakes production environment, you should bring a mix of technical "know-how" and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent through experience and relevant certifications.
  • Proven experience in a technical support or systems engineering role.

Technical Skills:

  • Networking: Strong knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet.
  • Operating Systems: Proficiency in Windows (Client & Server, including legacy systems). Experience with Linux is a strong plus.
  • Databases: Hands-on experience with MS SQL and Oracle.
  • Preferred Tools: Knowledge of virtualization and the Microsoft System Center suite is highly desirable.

Soft Skills:

  • Analytical Excellence: You can dissect complex problems and find the root cause quickly.
  • Ownership: You take responsibility for the "health" of the system and always look for ways to improve.
  • Communication: A true team player with excellent verbal and written skills in both Dutch and English.
  • Resilience: You stay calm under pressure and are capable of handling high-priority escalations.

Why Join Us?

You will be working at the intersection of traditional IT and modern industrial automation. This is a role where your work has a visible, immediate impact on production every single day.

Are you ready to power the future of manufacturing in Drachten? Apply now!

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contact

Ritika Agarwala
ritika.agarwala@randstadprofessional.nl
06-40981171