Electrician for Operations /Automation (m/f/d)

West Pharmaceutical Services; Eschweiler; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Eschweiler is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure smooth technical operation of the facility. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and optimize machines to meet current technical requirements.

The role requires vocational training in electronics for industrial engineering or automation, plus at least 2 years of professional experience. On‑site work with a focus on safety and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as an Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering or Automation Technology or comparable electrical engineering training.
• 2+ years of professional experience in maintenance/industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of DIN, ISO, and VDE standards.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with PLCs.
• Good English skills desirable.
• On‑call duty.
• Sense of responsibility and team spirit.
• Independent working style.
• High quality and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Analyze faults and malfunctions in complex systems with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components.
• Perform repairs and maintenance inspections, as well as preventive maintenance.
• Optimize, modify, and extend machines and equipment.
• Comply with legal and internal safety regulations and occupational and environmental safety standards.
• Conduct DGUV3 initial and repeat inspections.
• Document and maintain orders in SAP PM, ensuring proper documentation and the creation of deployment and work reports.
• Participate in and assist in projects.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team spirit

Independent working

Quality standards

Sense of responsibility

Education

Electronics technician training

Tools

PLCs

MS Office

Job description

Description

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work, and are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity. This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite. We are searching in a fully continuous shift model.

Job Summary

In this role, the job holder contributes to the smooth and trouble‑free technical operation of the Eschweiler facility through repairs and maintenance. This ensures that the functions of all machines and equipment within their area of responsibility meet current technical requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze faults and malfunctions in complex systems with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components
• Perform repairs and maintenance inspections, as well as preventive maintenance
• Optimize, modify, and extend machines and equipment
• Comply with legal and internal safety regulations and occupational and environmental safety standards
• Conduct DGUV3 initial and repeat inspections
• Document and maintain orders in SAP PM, ensuring proper documentation and the creation of deployment and work reports
• Participate and assist in projects

Education

• Completed vocational training as an Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering or Automation Technology or comparable electrical engineering training

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of DIN, ISO, and VDE standards
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience with PLCs
• Good English skills are desirable
• On‑call duty
• Sense of responsibility and team spirit
• Independent working style
• High quality and safety awareness

Pay Transparency

The annual base salary range for this position is 50,000€ - 60,000€. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender‑neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role. This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

EEO Statement

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post‑offer background screening.