Engineering Technician

Acino; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in the UAE is seeking an Engineering Technician to operate and maintain critical systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a diploma in relevant fields and 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water systems, utilities, HVAC, BMS, EMS, and plant equipment.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for utilities, process, and lab equipment.
• Ensure safety compliance and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electromechanics or Electronics

Job description

Established in 1836, Acino is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS Region and Latin America. With over 3,000 people across 90 countries, we deliver quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets and leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

The Position

The Role

Acino is a Swiss pharmaceutical company, leader in advanced drug delivery technologies. We have a clear focus on selected emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS Region, and Latin America, and we operate in some of the most dynamic countries of the world. We value courage, commitment, trust, and empathy and provide an environment that supports initiative and effort. We are proud to be action-oriented and open-minded, with a strong focus on quality and product availability, even in remote and hard to reach areas of the world.

We are constantly expanding our market position with a future-oriented international business strategy. Therefore, we are looking for a dedicated and motivated person to strengthen our Engineering team in Dubai, UAE Site- Acino Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC.

• Operate and monitor water systems, utilities, HVAC, BMS, EMS, and plant equipment.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for utilities, process, and lab equipment, including electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct calibration, alarm testing, and system checks for BMS, EMS, and water systems.
• Manage shift operations, execute assigned activities, and support equipment qualifications.
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements.
• Handle facility maintenance and coordinate with vendors for AMCs and maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety compliance, EHS activities, statutory adherence, waste management, and promote safe work practices.
• Attend training, follow SOPs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

• Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electromechanics or Electronics
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Ability to work as part of a team

We Are Acino

At Acino, we push the boundaries to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients’ lives. Driven by our collective purpose to provide access to medicines to those in need, our strength lies in our unique expertise and presence in emerging and high-growth markets. We are proud to be challenging the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry, always looking ahead to the future with an open mind.

Join Acino, a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Acino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organization, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!

Only direct applications will be considered.

Engineering Technician • United Arab Emirates