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Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Installation Specialist

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical qualification is required.
  • Experience installing, maintaining, commissioning, or technically supporting complex equipment is required; experience in in vitro diagnostics, medical technology, automation, laboratory instrumentation, or industrial environments is especially valued.
  • Knowledge of mechanics, electricity/electronics, and equipment connectivity is required.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and procedures is required.
  • A category B driving license is required.
  • Availability to travel approximately 75% of the time, including frequent or continuous travel depending on installation and project schedules, is required.
  • Ability to understand, install, and configure complex systems integrating mechanical, electrical, electronic, and connectivity components is required.
  • Ability to organize and execute assigned installations, make technical decisions within the role's scope, and handle unexpected situations is required.
  • An analytical and structured approach to diagnosing incidents and finding efficient solutions, including under time pressure, is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities while maintaining quality, safety, and deadlines is required.
  • Professional customer communication and the ability to work in hospital and laboratory environments are required.
  • Ability to collaborate with technical and project teams locally and with specialized teams is required.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to and work onsite at hospitals and laboratories across Spain to install Core Lab solutions.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical assembly, configuration, and commissioning of analyzers and pre-analytical and automation systems.
  • Execute verification protocols, initial calibration, and Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ).
  • Plan and organize installation activities to meet established milestones and deadlines.
  • Verify that systems function correctly before handover to teams responsible for subsequent project phases.
  • Integrate pre-analytical and automation modules with the main analytical lines.
  • Initially verify hardware, software, and communications connectivity between solution components.
  • Independently diagnose and resolve technical incidents arising during installation and commissioning.
  • Identify and escalate complex incidents when needed, working with the relevant technical teams.
  • Check laboratory prerequisites, including electrical supply, water/drainage, network connectivity, and environmental conditions, before installation.
  • Identify technical or logistical risks that could affect project delivery.
  • Act as Roche's technical point of contact during installation, communicating professionally with laboratory managers, hospital staff, and other project stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with Project, Applications, and Field Service teams to ensure proper execution and a smooth handover after installation.
  • Keep technical documentation for each intervention current, recording installation milestones, incidents, actions taken, and checklists in corporate platforms.
  • Share lessons learned, recurring incidents, and optimization opportunities with the team to support continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in in vitro diagnostics, medical technology, automation, laboratory instrumentation, or industrial environments is especially valued.

About the Company

Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Roche is a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. It develops medicines and diagnostic tools that help detect, monitor, and treat diseases, using research and biotechnology to drive new therapies and tests. Roche combines drug development with in-house diagnostic products to support personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to individual patients based on test results. Its approach differs from many peers by integrating drug discovery with diagnostic capabilities and by expanding its research through strategic acquisitions (like Genentech) to strengthen its biotechnology and R&D capabilities. The company’s goal is to improve patient outcomes and healthcare worldwide by delivering reliable medicines, accurate diagnostic tests, and data-driven care.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1896

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