Title: Specialist Technician (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 70128

Date: Jun 5, 2025

Location:

Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

Department: Operations

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?

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical process expert and value creator in technical and procedural matters
Support of the Area Manager
Coordination of special measures within the production context such as projects, implementation of new articles, or support of different departments
Technical contact person for the area as well as a link to preceding and subsequent processes (Compounding / Finishing)
Collaboration with Service & Support and Process Engineering to stabilize and improve current processes and introduce new processes
Total Production Management (TPM)
Participation in qualification and validation of machines and equipment
Improvement and advancement of deviations and discrepancies
Participation in projects (e.g., introduction of new technologies)

Education

Successfully completed technical vocational training and further education as a technician

Work Experience

Several years of professional experience in a production environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office
Fluent in German and good English skills in both speaking and writing
Successfully completed Lean and Six Sigma training (Yellow Belt) or willingness to complete the training
High technical understanding and commitment
Strong safety, quality and responsibility awareness
Structured planning and independent target-oriented working style
High focus on continuous improvement

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. 

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