Instrumentation & Electrics Professional (M&W)

Thermo Fisher Scientific (Schweiz) AG - June 8, 2025

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Position: Instrumentation & Electrics Professional (Afternoon and Evening)

This role is pivotal in maintaining and repairing low voltage electrical systems, as well as performing basic metrology tasks at our Lengnau facility. The position requires ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of electrical systems, conducting routine calibrations, and supporting manufacturing operations while adhering to GMP standards. This position specifically covers afternoon and evening shifts from 13:00 to 22:00, Monday to 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.
  • Conduct basic metrology tasks, including routine calibrations of electrical instruments, sensors, and equipment, following SOPs and GMP standards.
  • Quickly identify and resolve electrical and metrology issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
  • Document all maintenance and calibration activities, including repairs and inspections, in accordance with GMP standards.
  • Assist in maintaining electrical systems and metrology equipment critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
  • Ensure all maintenance and calibration activities comply with GMP standards and other regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate 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 deviation reporting and follow-up.

Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS)

  • Adhere to general safety rules, policies, procedures, and instructions as set forth by the EHSS function and endorsed by site management.
  • Actively contribute to safety initiatives and report near misses as well as follow-up actions.

Values & Behavior

  • Commit to Thermo Fisher Scientific values, demonstrating alignment with ethics and legal compliance standards.
  • Take personal accountability for presence, performance, and productivity toward achieving defined objectives.
  • Maintain a customer-centric attitude in all actions.
  • Embrace intellectual curiosity and 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 an equivalent certification recognized in Switzerland, allowing the completion of electrical work as per Swiss Law and standards.
  • Additional certification in metrology or calibration is preferred.

Experience & Competencies

  • A 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.
  • Analytical and concept-based thinking.
  • Attention to detail in documenting activities in compliance with GMP standards.
  • Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of materials and equipment.
  • Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow all GMP and safety regulations.
  • Willingness to support the on-call team for 24/7 support.
  • Able to work afternoon and evening shifts (Monday to Friday, 13:00 - 22:00).

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Lengnau BE
Country : Switzerland

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