Measurement & Reference Equipment Specialist

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Schaffhausen is seeking a Measurement & Reference Equipment Specialist to manage calibration equipment life cycles, master data, and compliance with GMP.

The role requires coordination with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and external service providers to ensure calibration integrity and continuous improvement of metrology practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with measurement equipment in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and documentation practices.
• Understanding of calibration principles, tolerance ranges, and metrological traceability.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple functions and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site’s measurement, reference, and calibration equipment throughout its lifecycle.
• Maintain calibration master data in SAP PM and related systems.
• Coordinate planned calibration activities, due dates, and status.
• Ensure calibration status and suitability of equipment for intended use.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities and providers.
• Review calibration certificates and associated technical documentation.
• Handle OOT cases, deviations, investigations, and CAPAs.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

GMP knowledge

Calibration principles

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP PM

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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