Lab Technician – Laboratory Robotics & Automation

Panda International; Corsier-sur-Vevey; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck BDC in Switzerland is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to support the maintenance and continuity of laboratory robotic systems. You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance on robotics and connected equipment, including a -40°C freezer, working with users, digital teams, and suppliers to ensure uptime.

The role suits someone with a technical background in automation, electronics, mechatronics, maintenance or lab equipment who enjoys troubleshooting and working with automated

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in automation, electronics, mechanical engineering or maintenance.
• Experience with automation or laboratory equipment is preferred.
• First-level troubleshooting and incident follow-up experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory robotic systems.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and initial fault diagnosis.
• Ensure incident follow-up and changes are followed up.
• Document maintenance interventions and technical activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and specialist teams as needed.
• Maintain operational condition and service continuity of robotic systems.
• Coordinate communication among users, Digital teams and external suppliers to minimise downtime.
• Ensure site safety and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Automation

Electronics

Mechatronics

Maintenance

Education

CFC or equivalent in automation/electronics/mechanical engineering

ES/HES in automation/industrial systems/mechatronics (advantage)

Laboratory equipment/biotech related qualification (advantage)

Job description

Lab Technician – Laboratory Robotics & Automation

Start date: 1 February 2027

The Opportunity

We are looking for a hands‑on Lab Technician to support the maintenance and operational continuity of laboratory robotic systems at Merck BDC in Switzerland.

You will be responsible for coordinating and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory robotics, including mobile robots and associated connected equipment, such as a -40°C freezer.

Working closely with laboratory users, Digital teams, Quality and external suppliers, you will help ensure that laboratory equipment remains operational, incidents are managed effectively and interventions are properly documented.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical background in automation, electronics, mechatronics, maintenance or laboratory equipment who enjoys troubleshooting and working with automated systems.

• Start date: 1 February 2027
• Duration: 1 year, renewable

Key Responsibilities

• Perform or coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory robotic systems, including mobile robots and connected equipment.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and perform initial troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Ensure operational follow-up of incidents and changes.
• Support the documentation of maintenance interventions and technical activities.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and specialist teams when necessary.
• Help maintain the operational condition and service continuity of laboratory robotic systems.
• Coordinate communication between laboratory users, Digital teams, Quality and external suppliers to minimise service interruptions.
• Ensure compliance with site safety requirements and applicable procedures.
• Maintain traceability of interventions and contribute to incident and change tracking.
• Provide technical support to laboratory users.

Requirements

• CFC or equivalent technical qualification in automation, electronics, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or maintenance.
• A qualification in biotechnology or a laboratory‑related discipline may also be suitable, provided it is supported by practical experience with automated equipment, robotics or first‑level troubleshooting.
• An ES or HES degree in automation, industrial systems, mechatronics, biotechnology or a related discipline is an advantage.
• Practical experience in maintenance, technical support or the operation of automated, electromechanical or laboratory equipment.
• Experience performing routine checks, preventive maintenance, first‑level troubleshooting and incident follow‑up.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is also relevant.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, escal… if necessary and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Motivated, open‑minded and dependable approach.