Field Engineer

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 position as Field Engineer (international service technician) at SKAN, you will be part of a great team with a strong team spirit that takes care of the maintenance, qualification and calibration of our systems in the field. The equipment ranges from older models to highly modern 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 place in our environment.

With a high amount of travel activities within Europe to the customer sites, you can expect exciting challenges, new cultures and the opportunity to apply your expertise internationally. The assignment usually takes place on a weekly basis (Mon-Fri), sometimes over a period of two to three weeks.

 

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 (60-75%)

 

 

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 Andrea Scheurmann