Maintenance Mechanical Technician (One-Year Contract)

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

The Maintenance Mechanical Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment and facility systems to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency. In a biopharmaceutical environment like Roche, this role requires strict adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE), and Quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repair: Execute preventive (PPM), corrective, and reliability maintenance on manufacturing and facility assets.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical failures and perform adjustments or rebuilds to return equipment to service with minimal downtime.
• System Operations: Read and interpret equipment schematics, assembly drawings, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.
• Documentation: Complete maintenance logs, equipment history, and time confirmations in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) like SAP.
• Safety & Compliance: Coordinate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities and comply with Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and site security measures.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) to prevent repeat failures.
• Collaboration: Supervise maintenance contractors and provide technical support to manufacturing and engineering teams during routine operations or shutdowns.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Diploma or ITE in Mechanical, Marine, or Chemical Process Engineering.
• Experience: Typically requires 1–7 years of hands-on experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CMMS (SAP preferred), basic computer software, and diagnostic tools.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical problem-solving, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or in teams.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Work Schedule: Willingness to work shift hours or be on standby to support 24/7 plant operations.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.