Functional Coordinator - Testing electrical and pneumatic systems

Overview

The newly established team for electrical and pneumatic testing is part of the Electrical Engineering department, which also includes the Subproject Management and Strategy teams. As Functional Coordinator, you will lead your own team with personnel responsibility and collaborate closely with subproject managers, electrical assembly, and the Commissioning & Qualification team across multiple sites. You will play a central, proactive role in building the organization, onboarding new employees, establishing processes, and developing guidelines—always with a strong focus on ensuring electrical safety for both people and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical and pneumatic testing specialists (E-Testing Engineers) with full personnel responsibility
• Define, implement, and ensure adherence to processes, test instructions, and quality standards within the team
• Ensure electrical safety within the department
• Prioritize and coordinate projects and tasks within the team
• Conduct initial and recurring tests on electrical and pneumatic systems to ensure electrical safety and document the results
• Work closely with the Head of Electrical Engineering to strategically develop the department

Hard Skills

• Completed vocational training in electrical engineering (e.g., electronics technician, electrician, or equivalent)
• Further qualification allowing control and inspection activities under national regulations (e.g., according to NIV Art. 27 or similar)
• Several years of experience in a comparable operational function
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing and the use of measurement and test equipment
• Commitment to continuous self-development and sharing of knowledge within the team
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment is an advantage
• Fluent in written and spoken English and German

Soft Skills

• High level of initiative and problem-solving ability, with a precise yet pragmatic approach to work
• Strong coordination and organizational skills with a structured and detail-oriented working style
• Communicative, team-oriented, and flexible personality with a high level of engagement and motivation
• Strong interest and enjoyment in personnel and team development

We offer you

• An open and collegial corporate culture
• Freedom for ideas
• Participation in sports and leisure activities
• Promotion through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Intensive and job-oriented introduction
• Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
• Open communication policy
• 5 weeks holidays and the possibility of further holidays

Questions

For questions please contact Désirée Gallicchio

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing

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