Maintenance Technician (6 months contract)

To support us in the transition from an R&D driven start-up to a true commercial operation, we are recruiting a:

Maintenance Technician (100%) - 6 months contract

Microcaps is a fast-paced vibrant company dedicated to shaping the future of microencapsulation technology across multiple industries. Join our talented team to work on cutting-edge process technology and help bring our first products to market.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team of engineers and process enthusiasts. We develop, manufacture, and run production equipment for the cosmetics, food and pharma market to provide high quality products for our customers and consumers. Our team is currently working on scaling up our first commercial production plant to bring products to market in the Fine Fragrance sector. Our product has the potential to reshape this industry.

The Impact

As a Maintenance Technician at Microcaps, you will play a crucial role in repairing and troubleshooting of mechatronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and assisting with internal commissioning and acceptance of production machinery. This role will be based in our production site in Worben, Kt. BE, fixed for an initial 6 months period, with the possibility of extension to a more permanent role.

• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team that develops, assembles, tests and commissions novel process equipment for microencapsulation processes.
• Immediately start to work on the maintenance of our production machinery.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and the Production team and support them as needed.

This role is a good fit if you:

• Have strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Have the ability to work in a team and good communication skills in German and English.
• Have the flexibility and willingness to work shifts and weekends.
• Are able to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations.️
• Independent and structured way of working.
• High reliability and sense of responsibility.
• Willingness to work physically and good physical fitness.
• Careful and accurate execution of work.
• Proactive approach to tasks and problems.

• Completed training in a technical profession (e.g. electronics technician, electrician, mechanic, mechatronics technician, industrial mechanic).
• Several years of professional experience in technical service or a comparable position.
• Valid driving licence class B.
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering, mechanics, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience with maintenance and repair of technical systems and machines.
• Basic knowledge of building services engineering (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water supply).
• Confident handling of common measuring instruments and tools.
• Basic IT knowledge and experience with computer-aided maintenance systems.

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of the relevant safety regulations and occupational health and safety regulations.
• First aid knowledge.
• Willingness to participate in regular trainings and education.
• Experience with preventive maintenance.
• Experience in a regulated environment (GMP, food).
• Work permit for Switzerland.

Application: Please apply using the form on our Webpage’s Career Site Microcaps(at)ch career