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Baxter International

Global provider of medical care products

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Vittore, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical diploma in electrical maintenance, electronics, automation, electromechanics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Solid experience as an electrical or electromechanical maintenance technician in an industrial production environment; experience in pharmaceutical, food, or other regulated settings is preferred.
  • Established experience troubleshooting and diagnosing automated production equipment.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation systems and PLC diagnostics, particularly Rockwell and Siemens, including the ability to perform basic modifications and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and technical drawings.
  • Availability to work rotating shifts, including morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
  • Collaborative approach, problem-solving ability, strong safety focus, and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent knowledge of Italian.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and automation failures, restoring equipment quickly and minimizing production downtime.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and support continuity of production operations.
  • Diagnose failures and identify root causes to prevent recurring issues and improve long-term performance.
  • Monitor production machinery and facility systems, proactively identifying anomalies before they affect operations.
  • Support diagnostics and basic modifications of PLC-controlled equipment to maintain stable and efficient production processes.
  • Keep the workshop and spare-parts warehouse orderly and functional, ensuring materials needed for maintenance work are readily available.
  • Serve as a member of the emergency and first-response team, helping maintain a safe and prepared production environment.
  • Accurately complete maintenance documentation in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and quality and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams and external suppliers to support maintenance work, plant improvements, and operational objectives.
  • Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives to increase equipment performance, production efficiency, and overall plant reliability.

Desired Qualifications

  • Good knowledge of English.

About the Company

Baxter International

Global provider of medical care products

Baxter International develops and manufactures medical products and equipment for hospitals and blood banks. Its products include sterile IV solutions and blood storage containers; innovations like the Transfuso-Vac extended blood shelf life, and a plastic blood bag helped shape modern blood banking. The company differs from competitors through a long track record of sterile manufacturing, blood-storage innovations, and strategic mergers that broaden its product portfolio. Its goal is to provide reliable, safe medical products that support patient care and hospital operations worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Deerfield, IL
Founded
1931

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