Mechanics & Utilities Professional

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

Job Description

Position Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Technical Responsibilities:

  • Utilities Operations: Operate Utilities Systems, including chemical, gas, chemical waste, clean, and plant utilities systems at GMP levels.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on utility systems and process equipment, such as HVAC, boilers, water systems, bioreactors, vessels, and purification equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Issue Resolution: Quickly identify and resolve system issues that arise during the second shift to minimize downtime.
  • Documentation: Document all maintenance activities—including repairs, inspections, corrective, and preventive actions—in accordance with GMP standards.
  • Support Manufacturing: Assist in maintaining systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
  • Ensure that all maintenance activities align with GMP standards and safety regulations.
  • Collaborate with Team: Work closely with maintenance team leads and other team members to coordinate maintenance activities and priorities.

Quality Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Safety Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to general safety rules, policies, procedures, and instructions as mandated by the EHSS functions and endorsed by site management.
  • Actively contribute to safety initiatives, issues, and near-miss reporting and follow-up.

Values & Behavior:

  • Maintain commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific values while aligning with ethics and legal compliance standards.
  • Take personal accountability for performance and productivity in achieving defined objectives.
  • Demonstrate a customer-centric attitude in all actions.
  • Exhibit intellectual curiosity and embrace Practical Process Improvement (PPI).

Position Qualifications:

  • Technical diploma or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering or a related field.

Experience & Competences:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in maintenance, preferably in a GMP manufacturing facility.
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining and repairing process equipment.
  • Proficient in GMP standards and maintenance strategies.

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate job ownership.
  • Demonstrate analytical and concept-based thinking.
  • Exhibit strong attention to detail in documenting activities in compliance with GMP standards.
  • Physical ability to perform tasks requiring prolonged standing, walking, and lifting materials and equipment.
  • Capability to work in cleanroom environments while adhering to all GMP and safety regulations.
  • Willingness to support the on-call team for 24/7 support.

Application Process:

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

Location : Lengnau BE
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

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