Experienced Maintenance Technician
Publication date:
12 March 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join SKAN, a leader in cleanroom technology since 1968. Be part of a dynamic team in a supportive environment!
Tasks
- Maintain and service machines in the pharmaceutical field.
- Conduct qualifications and inspections of SKAN systems.
- Document protocols and ensure GMP compliance.
Skills
- Technical education in mechanical engineering or similar required.
- Experience in international service roles preferred.
- Fluent in German and English for effective communication.
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Experienced Maintenance Technician
Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.
At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!
Overview
In this newly created position as an experienced maintenance technician / service technician at SKAN, you will be part of a wonderful team with strong team spirit that takes care of the maintenance, qualification and calibration of our modern machines. Your workplace? After an induction programme at our SKAN Academy, you will spend weekly periods working directly on site with our customers in the pharmaceutical industry.
With up to 60% travel (annually) within Europe, you can expect exciting challenges, new cultures and the opportunity to apply your expertise internationally.
Responsibilities
Maintenance of our machines in the field
Qualifications, re-qualifications and inspections of SKAN systems / products in the pharmaceutical environment
GMP compliant documentation of test protocols
- Calibration and adjustment of sensors
- Filter integrity testing and ventilation qualification
- Replacement and repair of components as well as troubleshooting of SKAN systems
Hardskills
Basic technical training and/or higher technical education qualification (mechanical engineering, mechatronics, polymechanics or similar)
A few years of experience in the international service technician environment is ideal
Experience in GMP environment or in the field of isolator technology desirable, but not a must
German and English business fluent
Due to the high amount of travelling required, we recommend a permanent residence in the Basel / Allschwil area or the openness to relocate there
Softskills
Enjoy working in a team
Precise and careful way of working
High level of personal responsibility
High degree of flexibility
Confident and professional appearance towards the customer
Willingness to travel europewide
We offer you
- An open and collegial corporate culture
- Freedom for ideas
- Participation in sports and leisure activities
- Promotion through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
- Intensive and job-oriented introduction
- Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
- Open communication policy
- 5 weeks holidays and the possibility of further holidays
For questions please contact Alice Brésez