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Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

Operational Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeBarleben, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in a technical discipline such as mechanical engineering or process engineering.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetics industry.
  • Professional experience in maintenance.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP.
  • Very good spoken and written German.
  • Very good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

  • Improve the technical availability, reliability, and condition of equipment.
  • Establish cost-efficient repair and maintenance processes in accordance with local regulations, health, safety, and environment (HSE) requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
  • Assess quality impacts and provide release after maintenance.
  • Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), define the maintenance type for each asset, and assess asset criticality using HML.
  • Conduct risk assessments for maintenance.
  • Develop, monitor, and improve maintenance key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Provide line support to technicians.
  • Investigate deviations using root cause analysis or other suitable analytical tools.
  • Define and implement maintenance strategy, programs, and budgets.
  • Set up maintenance for new equipment, including spare-parts requirements.
  • Manage projects and initiatives to improve maintenance locally or across the company.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Meet HSE and statutory requirements.
  • Support monthly technical reports covering key KPIs for capital expenditure (Capex), maintenance, HSE, and quality.

About the Company

Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

What does the company do? Sandoz is a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a broad portfolio of about 1,300 products that address diseases from the common cold to cancer. How does its product work? The medicines are off-patent (generics) or biosimilars that match the reference brands in safety, quality, and efficacy, offering affordable treatment options to patients and helping healthcare systems save money while expanding access. How is it different from competitors? Sandoz emphasizes scale, a long heritage dating back to 1886, and a sizeable global workforce dedicated to broadening patient access, aiming for large social impact and substantial healthcare savings. Its leadership in biosimilars and the breadth of its portfolio set it apart in the market. What is the company's goal? To pioneer access for patients by making high-quality medicines more affordable and widely available worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1886

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