Manufacturing Engineering – Maintenance & Facility Control

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  • Zürich
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 6 Tage her
JOB DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing Engineering – Maintenance & Facility ControlZurich, Switzerland | Thoratec Switzerland GmbH (Abbott)Build technology that saves lives — and grow while doing it.At Thoratec Switzerland GmbH, part of the Abbott medical device division, we design and manufacture life‑saving blood pump systems that support patients with advanced heart failure around the world. Our technologies — including the CentriMag and HeartMate 3 — are developed and produced at our Zurich site and are used every day in critical care settings.With around 140 colleagues in Development, Quality, and Production, our Zurich team combines deep technical expertise with a shared sense of purpose. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer – Maintenance and Facility Control who enjoys learning, collaborating, and contributing to something meaningful.Your Role & ImpactIn this role, you will help ensure that the production equipment and facility systems behind our life‑supporting medical devices operate safely, reliably, and compliantly. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Quality, Production, and external partners in Switzerland and the US.Your work directly contributes to our quality promise:
“Built as intended for your family.”What You’ll DoTake ownership of maintenance and facility control processes, supporting high equipment availability and reliabilityPlan and implement improvement activities to strengthen compliant facility and utility operationsAct as technical owner for assigned equipment, utilities, or facility systems throughout their lifecycleManage change control activities in our PLM system (Windchill), including impact assessments and stakeholder trainingEnsure clear, accurate, and GMP‑compliant documentation in our asset management system (Infor)Plan and execute qualification and validation activities for equipment, facilities, and utilitiesInvestigate deviations, non‑conformances, or incidents in close collaboration with Quality EngineeringLead improvement initiatives in area of responsibility or represent the department in large scale projects, e.g. in cooperation with Abbott sites in the USSupport internal and external audits and inspections as a subject‑matter expertEnsure compliance with GMP, EHS, Abbott standards, and regulatory requirementsWhat We’re Looking ForRequiredBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (ETH/FH or equivalent)1–4 years of relevant professional experience (early‑career profiles welcome)A structured, reliable, and independent working styleFluent English (C2) and communicative GermanNice to Have (Not Mandatory)Experience in medical devices or other regulated industries (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, GxP)Exposure to production support functionsExperience or interest in qualification and validation activitiesIf you don’t meet all of these but feel excited about the role, we still encourage you to apply.Why Join Abbott / Thoratec?At Abbott, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and able to grow. You can expect:Work that truly matters, improving and saving livesCareer development opportunities in a global healthcare organizationA stable role in a crisis‑resilient industryA collaborative, highly skilled, and international teamCompetitive compensation and benefitsA modern workplace in the heart of ZurichAn environment where we value diverse perspectives and inclusive collaborationReady to Apply?We are looking for a motivated and curious engineer who wants to grow, contribute, and be part of a mission‑driven team.If this role resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you — even if you’re unsure you meet every requirement.Apply via our careers site:
Abbott Jobs | Apply Now | Abbott Laboratories CareersThe base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: ManufacturingDIVISION: HF Heart FailureLOCATION: Switzerland : Technoparkstrass 1 CH 8005ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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