Join Our Team at Thermo Fisher Scientific
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues exceeding $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D within the industry, we provide our employees with the resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.
Position Overview
The Instrumentation & Electrics Professional (afternoon and evening shift) is responsible for maintaining and repairing low voltage electrical systems while performing basic metrology tasks at the Lengnau facility. This role entails ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of electrical systems, conducting routine calibrations, supporting manufacturing operations, and adhering to GMP standards. This position is specifically for afternoon and evening activities, scheduled between 13:00 and 22:00, Monday through Friday.
Position Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Technical Responsibilities
- Electrical System Maintenance:
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on low voltage electrical systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Basic Metrology Tasks: Conduct basic metrology tasks, including routine calibrations of electrical instruments, sensors, and equipment, following SOPs and GMP standards.
- Problem Solving: Quickly identify and resolve electrical and metrology issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Documentation: Document all maintenance and calibration activities, including repairs and inspections, in accordance with GMP standards.
- Support Manufacturing: Assist in maintaining electrical systems and metrology equipment critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Ensure compliance with GMP standards and other regulatory requirements regarding maintenance and calibration activities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance team leads and other team members to coordinate maintenance and calibration activities and priorities.
Quality
- Adhere to general cGMP rules, quality policies, procedures, and instructions as established by the quality function and endorsed by site management.
- Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and the reporting and follow-up of deviations.
EHSS
- Adhere to general safety rules, policies, procedures, and instructions as established by the EHSS functions and endorsed by site management.
- Actively contribute to safety initiatives, reporting near misses and following up on safety issues.
Values & Behavior
- Demonstrate commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific values while aligning with ethics and legal compliance standards.
- Take personal accountability for presence, performance, and productivity in achieving defined objectives.
- Embrace a customer-centric attitude in all responsibilities.
- Exhibit intellectual curiosity and a willingness to embrace Practical Process Improvement (PPI).
Position Qualifications
Education
- Technical diploma or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Metrology, or a related field.
- Swiss Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ) as an Electrician or equivalent certification recognized in Switzerland to legally perform electrical work.
- Additional certification in metrology or calibration is preferred.
Experience & Competences
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance and calibration, preferably in a GMP manufacturing facility.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining and calibrating instrumentation and control systems.
- Strong understanding of GMP standards and calibration practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of tasks.
- Demonstrated analytical and concept-based thinking and acting.
- Strong attention to detail in documenting activities to comply with GMP standards.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may involve prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of materials and equipment.
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments and adhere to all GMP and safety regulations.
- Availability to support on-call duties for 24/7 support.
- Willingness to work afternoon and evening shifts (Mon-Fri, 13:00-22:00).
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.