Title:  IT Support (m/f/d)

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?  

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

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.  

Location: Eschweiler, NRW, Germany

Reason for open position: replacement

Contract Details: Full-time, permanent

To be filled as of: immediately

Contact person: Katharina Steffens

Job Summary:

Working closely with the regional and global IT team, the IT Support, Germany is responsible for the development and efficient operation of all aspects of the site infrastructure and end user devices in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role performs duties in accordance with IT best practices and applicable regulatory requirements.

Your main responsibilities:

• Provide professional support for IT systems and end users in the facility including but not limited to: store floor systems (SFS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), virtual and physical servers, LAN/WAN equipment, desktop computers and laptops, communications and collaboration systems.
• Drive troubleshooting and problem determination/resolution.
• Actively participate in local and regional IT projects
• Point of contact for questions related to the network and IT infrastructure components
• Participate in the "on-call" support rotation

Your profile:

• Successfully completed training as an IT specialist or comparable training
• At least 2 years of experience in IT support, IT hotline support or IT operations, ideally in a regulated production environment
• Knowledge of desktop support including MS Office Suite, MS Windows Server Administration, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365
• Strong service orientation
• High level of initiative, reliability and sense of responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent German and business fluent English skills

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 and/or drug screening.