Pharma Electrician II – Maintenance & Systems Upgrades

Biogen, Inc.; Bezirk Solothurn; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen, Inc. is seeking an Electrician II to support the safe and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure across manufacturing, laboratories and facilities.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose faults and help ensure equipment reliability in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will work with Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing and site teams, follow GMP and safety standards, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship as an Electrical Installer EFZ or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience under supervision of a qualified electrical professional.
• Experience in electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of low-voltage systems; medium-voltage experience is a plus.
• Understanding of LOTO and electrical safety procedures.
• Proficient in CMMS and equipment documentation.
• Good English skills (B1 CEFR); German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical infrastructure, power distribution systems, automated systems, and supporting equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Work on low- and medium-voltage electrical installations, following safety procedures and authorization requirements.
• Carry out electrical switching, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and other electrical safety activities.
• Monitor equipment performance, record readings, and investigate alarms or technical issues.
• Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades, system improvements, and plant modifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders using CMMS.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP, electrical safety and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, and equipment suppliers to resolve issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

CMMS experience

Electrical installation

Documentation

English communication

Education

Electrical Installer EFZ apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Biogen, Inc. is seeking an Electrician II to support the safe and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure across manufacturing, laboratories and facilities.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose faults and help ensure equipment reliability in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will work with Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing and site teams, follow GMP and safety standards, and participate in on-call rotations.