Manufacturing Engineering-Maintenance & Facility Control

Manufacturing Engineering – Maintenance & Facility Control
Zurich, 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 & Impact
In 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 Do

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Take ownership of
maintenance and facility control processes
, supporting high equipment availability and reliability

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Plan and implement
improvement activities
to strengthen compliant facility and utility operations

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Act as
technical owner
for assigned equipment, utilities, or facility systems throughout their lifecycle

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Manage
change control activities
in our PLM system (Windchill), including impact assessments and stakeholder training

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Ensure
clear, accurate, and GMP‑compliant documentation
in our asset management system (Infor)

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Plan and execute



QUALIFICATIONS


and validation activities
for equipment, facilities, and utilities

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Investigate deviations, non‑conformances, or incidents in close collaboration with
Quality Engineering

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Lead improvement
initiatives
in area of responsibility or represent the department in large scale projects, e. in cooperation with Abbott sites in the US

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Support internal and external
audits and inspections
as a subject‑matter expert

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Ensure compliance with
GMP, EHS, Abbott standards, and regulatory



REQUIREMENTS


What We’re Looking For
Required

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
(ETH/FH or equivalent)

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1–4 years
of relevant professional experience (early‑career profiles welcome)

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A structured, reliable, and independent working style

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Fluent English (C2)
and communicative
German
Nice to Have (Not Mandatory)

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Experience in
medical devices or other regulated industries
(ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, GxP)

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Exposure to
production support functions

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Experience or interest in



QUALIFICATIONS


and validation activities
If 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:

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Work that
truly matters
, improving and saving lives

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Career development opportunities
in a global healthcare organization

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A stable role in a
crisis‑resilient industry

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A
collaborative, highly skilled, and international team

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Competitive compensation and benefits

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A modern workplace in the
heart of Zurich

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An environment where we value
diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration
Ready to Apply?
We are looking for a
motivated and curious engineer
who wants to grow, contribute, and be part of a



MISSIONS



• ��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:
  

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and validation activities
for equipment, facilities, and utilities

• ��
  
Investigate deviations, non‑conformances, or incidents in close collaboration with
Quality Engineering

• ��
  
Lead improvement
initiatives
in area of responsibility or represent the department in large scale projects, e. in cooperation with Abbott sites in the US

• ��
  
Support internal and external
audits and inspections
as a subject‑matter expert

• ��
  

Ensure compliance with
GMP, EHS, Abbott standards, and regulatory