Instrumentation & Electrics Professional (M&W)

Thermo Fisher Scientific (Schweiz) AG - June 14, 2025

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Position Overview

The Instrumentation & Electrics Professional for afternoon and evening shifts is responsible for maintaining and repairing low voltage electrical systems while performing basic metrology tasks at the Lengnau facility. This role focuses on ensuring optimal performance and reliability of electrical systems, conducting routine calibrations, and supporting manufacturing operations in adherence to GMP standards. The shift for this position runs from 13:00 to 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 to ensure minimal disruption to production.
  • 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 outlined by the Quality function and endorsed by site management.
  • Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, deviation reporting, and follow-up.

Environmental Health and Safety Standards (EHSS)

  • Comply with all general safety rules, policies, procedures, and instructions established by the EHSS functions and endorsed by site management.
  • Actively participate in safety initiatives, near miss reporting, and follow-up.

Values & Behavior

  • Commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific values, ethics, and legal compliance standards.
  • Personal accountability for presence, performance, and productivity to achieve defined objectives.
  • A customer-centric attitude and intellectual curiosity.
  • 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 for conducting electrical work.
  • Additional certification in metrology or calibration is preferred.

Experience & Competences

  • A minimum of 2 years' 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.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of tasks.
  • Analytical and concept-based thinking.
  • Strong attention to detail for 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 adhere to all GMP and safety laws.
  • Must be available for on-call support as part of a 24/7 team.
  • Willingness to work afternoon and evening shifts (Mon-Fri, 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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