Maintenance and Automation

About the job

Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-standing client, Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a

Maintenance and Automation Specialist

Background:

The highly automated production of our client in Rotkreuz includes production lines with variable process steps, buffer and transport units, inline measuring stations as well as automatic storage systems. The systems are operated via an MES control system, with all product and production steps documented. As a maintenance specialist / automation technician, you are the central point for support and maintenance of these complex production systems.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and servicing (approx. 70%): Independent coordination and execution of planned activities, preventive and corrective maintenance work as well as calibrations on highly automated machines, robot and laboratory equipment in a regulated environment
• Troubleshooting (approx. 30%): Providing first- and second-level support in case of malfunctions on production equipment, process control and automation systems as well as the software used
• GMP compliance: Ensuring the entire system, equipment and software lifecycle, from commissioning to decommissioning. Adapting and creating documents for
• operation (e.g. work instructions, maintenance instructions) and GMP-compliant documentation of the work performed
• Future shaping: Actively driving the digitalisation of maintenance (Industry 4.0; predictive maintenance, paperless documentation) to achieve radical simplification.
• Teamwork and coordination: Planning maintenance windows in consultation with production and external service providers. Coordination of spare parts procurement

Must Haves:

• At least completed vocational training in the field of automation, e.g. automation technician EFZ, mechatronics technician, electronics technician or comparable
• At least 3 years of professional experience in demanding production or automation as well as practical experience in technical support.
• Professional competence: Proven ability to analyse complex issues and solve problems, especially on automated production systems
• Regulated environment: Experience in performing and documenting activities in compliance with strict quality or GMP requirements (e.g. pharmaceuticals, medical technology, aviation, automotive, food industry)
• Willingness to work: Willingness to work in 3 shifts and on-call duty (approx. 5 weekends/year). Local proximity to the workplace is advantageous due to on-call duty
• Fluent German in spoken and written form (documentation)
• Team-oriented behaviour
• Very good communication skills to ensure successful collaboration with internal customers
• Ability to analyse complex issues and solve problems
• Question existing thought patterns and create new perspectives

Nice to Haves:

• Control technology: Solid programming experience in PLC controls (Siemens, Allen Bradley or comparable)
• Digitalisation: Experience with process control systems and the integration of
• systems in the 4.0 environment.
• Technical breadth: Experience in pneumatics and electrical engineering
• Systems: Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems

What is offered to you:

• An opportunity to contribute to one of the most important pharmaceutical companies in the world
• Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
• Central location with motorway access and train station nearby
• Varied job profile
• Home office option
• Training opportunities through temptraining
• Working in a dynamic and motivated team
• Good remuneration

You are welcome to send your complete application documents to Mr Severin Räfle.

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