Engineering Technician 100% (m/f/d)

Arcera Life Sciences; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcera Life Sciences in Dubai is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist engineers in designing, building, testing, and maintaining equipment and systems, ensuring projects run efficiently and meet required specifications.

The role focuses on operating water systems, utilities, HVAC, BMS, EMS, and plant equipment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, and documentation in a fast-paced pharma environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electromechanics or Electronics.
• 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.
• Calibrate, test alarms, and check BMS/EMS and water systems.
• Support shift operations and equipment qualifications.
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure cGMP/GDP compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors for AMCs and maintenance activities.
• Uphold safety, EHS, and waste management practices.
• Attend training and follow SOPs.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electromechanics or Electronics

Job description

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

Acino is part of Arcera, a diversified life sciences holding company, established by ADQ in Abu Dhabi in 2024 with the purpose to advance innovation in line with the Emirate’s 2030 vision for the sector and beyond.

Job Description

The Engineering Technician plays a hands-on, problem-solving role by assisting engineers in designing, building, testing, and maintaining equipment or systems, using technical expertise, instruments, and data analysis to ensure projects run efficiently and meet required specifications.

Key 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, 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.

Qualifications:

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

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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.