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 role as a Field Engineer (international service technician) at SKAN, you will be part of a great team with a strong sense of camaraderie that handles the maintenance, qualification, and calibration of our systems in the field. The range of systems spans from older models to state-of-the-art filling lines. Both the training provided by our SKAN Academy and your several years of professional experience as a Field Engineer will help you quickly find your footing in our environment.
With a high degree of travel within Europe, you can expect exciting challenges, new cultures, and the opportunity to apply your expertise on an international scale. Assignments are on a weekly basis (Mon–Fri) and sometimes span two to three weeks.
Responsibilities
- Performing maintenance on our systems
- Qualification, re-qualification, and inspection of SKAN systems and products in the pharmaceutical sector
- GMP-compliant documentation of test reports
- Calibration and adjustment of sensors
- Filter integrity testing and ventilation qualification
- Replacement and repair of components as well as troubleshooting and repair services for isolators
Hardskills
- Basic technical training and/or a higher technical degree (mechanical engineering, mechatronics, polymechanics, or similar)
- Several years of experience in an international service engineering environment are highly advantageous
- Experience in a GMP environment or in the field of isolator technology is highly desirable but not required
- Very good English skills are required; knowledge of German is an advantage
- Due to travel requirements, residence in the Basel/Allschwil area or a willingness to relocate there is recommended
Softskills
- Enjoy working in a team
- Precise and meticulous work style
- High level of personal responsibility
- High flexibility due to occasional last-minute changes in the work schedule
- Confident and professional demeanor when interacting with customers
- Willingness to travel throughout Europe 75%–85% of the time
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
We look forward to receiving your complete application materials (resume, diplomas, and employment references), which you can submit directly through our careers page.
For this position, we are accepting direct applications only and do not work with external agencies. Applications submitted by agencies will not be considered.
For questions please contact Viviane Braxton