Instrumentation & Electrics Professional (M/F)

Thermo Fisher Scientific (Schweiz) AG - June 19, 2025

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Position Overview: Instrumentation & Electrics Professional (Afternoon and Evening)

The Instrumentation & Electrics Professional is responsible for maintaining and repairing low voltage electrical systems and performing basic metrology tasks at the Lengnau facility. This role focuses on ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of electrical systems and controls, conducting routine calibrations, and supporting manufacturing operations in compliance with GMP standards. This position is specifically for afternoon and evening activities between 13:00 and 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.
  • 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.
  • Manufacturing Support: Assist in maintaining electrical systems and metrology equipment critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
  • Ensure all maintenance and calibration activities follow GMP standards and other regulatory requirements.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the maintenance team leads and other team members to coordinate maintenance and calibration activities and priorities.

Quality Assurance

  • 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.

Safety and Compliance

  • Follow all safety rules, policies, procedures, and instructions as outlined by the EHSS functions and endorsed by site management.
  • Actively participate in safety initiatives and near-miss reporting.

Values & Behaviors

  • Commit to Thermo Fisher Scientific values and uphold ethical and legal compliance standards.
  • Take personal accountability for presence, performance, and productivity in achieving defined objectives.
  • Exhibit a customer-centric attitude in all interactions.
  • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and 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 perform electrical work under Swiss law.
  • Additional certification in metrology or calibration is preferred.

Experience & Competencies

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance and calibration, preferably in a GMP manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining and calibrating instrumentation and control systems.
  • Strong understanding of GMP standards and calibration practices.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of responsibilities.
  • Strong attention to detail in documenting activities in compliance with GMP standards.
  • Physical capability to perform tasks that may involve prolonged standing, walking, and lifting materials and equipment.
  • Ability to work in cleanroom environments following all GMP and safety requirements.
  • Willingness to support the on-call team for 24/7 assistance.
  • Availability to work in the afternoon and evening shift (Mon-Fri, 13:00-22:00).

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Location : Lengnau BE
Country : Switzerland

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