Measurement & Reference Equipment Specialist

About the role

The Measurement & Reference Equipment Specialist manages and coordinates measurement, reference and calibration equipment at the Schaffhausen site. The role ensures equipment is registered, maintained, calibrated and documented throughout its lifecycle and complies with GMP requirements, internal procedures and technical standards. It works closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality and external calibration service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the site's measurement, reference and calibration equipment throughout its lifecycle
• Maintain accurate equipment and calibration master data, including information in SAP PM and associated systems
• Coordinate and monitor planned calibration activities, due dates and completion status
• Ensure equipment has a valid calibration status and is fit for its intended use
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities and service providers, and review calibration certificates and technical documentation
• Assess and manage Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) cases and calibration-related deviations, and manage investigations, non-conformances and CAPAs
• Develop and improve calibration plans, intervals and maintenance strategies, and ensure transparency on equipment status and KPIs
• Manage the introduction, modification, replacement and retirement of measurement equipment
• Act as technical point of contact for Engineering, Maintenance, Production and Quality on calibration and metrology
• Identify opportunities for standardization, digitalization and process improvement, and represent calibration topics during audits and inspections

Required profile

• Technical vocational education or university degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Metrology or a comparable technical discipline
• Experience with measurement equipment, instrumentation, calibration or maintenance in a regulated environment
• Good understanding of GMP requirements and documentation practices
• Structured, accurate approach and strong coordination and communication skills
• German and English

Required skills

• Experience with SAP PM or comparable computerized maintenance management systems is preferred
• Understanding of calibration principles, measurement ranges, tolerances, acceptance criteria and metrological traceability