Measurement & Reference Equipment Specialist

Biopharma Asia; Schaffhausen; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Measurement & Reference Equipment Specialist in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. You will manage calibration equipment lifecycle, ensure GMP-compliant processes, and coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining calibration data, planning and tracking calibrations, and handling OOT cases and deviations. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and proficiency in SAP PM and metrology principles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or metrology disciplines with GMP understanding.
• Experience with measurement equipment, calibration, and maintenance in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of GMP documentation practices.
• Experience with SAP PM or similar CMMS preferred.
• Solid understanding of calibration principles, tolerances, and metrology traceability.
• Strong coordination and communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site's measurement, reference, and calibration equipment throughout its lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate equipment and calibration master data, including SAP PM and related systems.
• Coordinate and monitor planned calibration activities, due dates, and completion status.
• Ensure calibration status is valid and equipment is fit for use.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities and service providers.
• Review and manage calibration certificates and associated technical documentation.
• Assess and manage Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) cases and calibration-related deviations.
• Manage investigations, Non-Conformances, and CAPAs related to calibration or equipment.
• Ensure calibration activities comply with GMP, site procedures, and calibration strategies.
• Develop and improve calibration plans, intervals, and maintenance strategies.
• Provide transparency on equipment status, overdue activities, and KPI reporting.
• Oversee introduction, modification, replacement, and retirement of measurement equipment.
• Serve as technical contact for calibration/metrology with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, digitalization, and process improvement in calibration workflows.
• Support audits and inspections with complete calibration records and documentation.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

German

English

Education

Engineering

Automation

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Metrology

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Measurement & Reference Equipment Specialist is responsible for the effective management and coordination of measurement, reference, and calibration equipment at the Schaffhausen site. The role ensures that equipment is properly registered, maintained, calibrated, and documented throughout its entire lifecycle and remains compliant with applicable GMP requirements, internal procedures, and technical standards.

The position 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 entire lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate equipment and calibration master data, including relevant information in SAP PM and associated systems.
• Coordinate and monitor planned calibration activities, due dates, and completion status.
• Ensure that measurement equipment maintains a valid calibration status and is suitable for its intended use.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities and external service providers.
• Review and manage calibration certificates and associated technical documentation.
• Assess and manage Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) cases and calibration related deviations.
• Manage investigations, Non-Conformances, and CAPAs associated with calibration or measurement equipment.
• Ensure that calibration activities comply with applicable GMP requirements, site procedures, and approved calibration strategies.
• Develop and continuously improve calibration plans, calibration intervals, and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure transparency regarding equipment status, overdue activities, and relevant KPIs.
• Manage the introduction, modification, replacement, and retirement of measurement equipment.
• Act as the technical point of contact for Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality regarding calibration and metrology topics.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, digitalization, and process improvement within calibration and measurement equipment management.
• Take responsibility for calibration related topics during audits and inspections, including the provision of complete and accurate calibration records and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Technical vocational education or university degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, 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 associated documentation practices.
• Experience with SAP PM or comparable computerized maintenance management systems is preferred.
• Good understanding of calibration principles, measurement ranges, tolerances, acceptance criteria, and metrological traceability.
• Structured and highly accurate working approach.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and external service providers.
• Good communication skills in both German and English.

Key Interfaces

• Maintenance & Reliability
• Engineering
• Production
• Quality Assurance
• Validation / Qualification
• Automation
• External Calibration Service Providers

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