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!

The position as a Technician for Commissioning and Qualification of our state-of-the-art machines in an international pharmaceutical environment offers you the opportunity to use your technical knowledge while continuously learning in a dynamic work setting.

Our fantastic team as well as the SKAN Academy training program will support you in your new role. Ideally, you have a strong team spirit and also several years of experience in a technical field with international travel activities.

At SKAN, you will spend around 50% of your time on-site at our customer site (pharma), commissioning and qualifying our isolators. This gives you the chance to experience new cultures and actively use your language skills while working on exciting projects worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of (Isolator-) systems as well as peripherals and working with common PLCs

• Input/Output Tests (I/O-Tests) and line-Tests

• Installation and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) of (Isolator-) systems:

• Design document checks against plant (PID-Diagram, Electrical & Pneumatic Diagram or Label lists)

• Sensor / Instrument calibration and adjustment

• Qualification of ventilation system (Filter test, air velocity mapping and cleanliness class)

• Alarm testing & Functional tests

• Documentation according to cGMP

• Troubleshooting, Analysis and elimination of mechanical, electrical or software deviations

• Engineer or Technician in the field of Mechatronics, electrical engineering, automation, systems engineering or similar
• Basic knowledge in handling of common PLCs (mostly Siemens and Rockwell Allen-Bradley)
• Professional experience in the field of commissioning is an advantage
• Working in GMP environment is ideal
• Car Driving license is a must
• Very English skills are required

• Willingness to travel worldwide (approx. 50%/year)
• Due to the high level of travelling involved, residence in Allschwil or the surrounding area (or willingness to relocate) is a big plus
• Enjoy Teamwork
• Solution-oriented, independent, and precise way of working and documenting
• High level of comprehension and willingness to learn
• Strong customer and service focus
• Coordination and organisation skills

• 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 Andrea Scheurmann.