ppSalary Range: 26.000,00 € - 48.400,00 € /ph3Job Description Summary /h3pThe Equipment Specialist ensures the reliability, availability, and GMP compliance of the electronic, electrical, and automation systems installed on secondary packaging lines for ophthalmic products. The role is responsible for ensuring the proper operation of equipment and minimizing plant downtime through the execution of preventive, corrective, and continuous improvement maintenance activities, leveraging technical analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and the implementation of improvement solutions integrated into preventive maintenance plans. /ph3Job Description Key Responsibilities /h3ulliPerform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on automated secondary packaging lines, ensuring the rapid restoration of operational conditions. /liliDiagnose and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and automation-related faults, conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions. /liliManage and maintain industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, inverters, servo drives, and industrial networks. /liliCollaborate with vendors, system integrators, and cross-functional teams on equipment upgrades, validation activities, and technical deviation management. /liliMaintain and verify vision inspection and serialization systems, ensuring performance, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability. /liliSupport line start-up activities, format changes, change control processes, CAPA implementation, and technical investigations. /liliOperate in compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, EHS requirements, and company SOPs, ensuring accurate maintenance and technical documentation. /liliContribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, TPM, digitalization, downtime reduction, and maintenance KPI monitoring.



/li /ulh3Essential Requirements /h3ulliTechnical Diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field; a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Mechatronics is considered a plus. /liliProven experience in the electronic maintenance of automated equipment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, medical device, or food industries, with knowledge of automated packaging lines. /liliAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and PIDs, perform PLC diagnostics, and carry out basic PLC/HMI programming activities. /liliProficiency in the use of diagnostic instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other troubleshooting equipment. /liliKnowledge of industrial vision systems, GMP and Data Integrity principles, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS/SAP PM or equivalent). /liliExperience in Root Cause Analysis using structured methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA; knowledge of pharmaceutical serialization systems, OT cybersecurity, and technical English is considered an advantage. /liliStrong problem-solving skills, a safety and quality-oriented mindset, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and high-pressure manufacturing environments. /liliExperience contributing to the definition and monitoring of maintenance KPIs, including MTTR, MTBF, line availability, preventive maintenance compliance,



reduction of unplanned downtime, timely closure of CAPAs/deviations, and GMP compliance. /li /ulh3Work Schedule Availability /h3pAvailability to work on shifts and provide technical on-call support according to the operational requirements of the manufacturing site. /ph3Commitment to Diversity Inclusion /h3pWe are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. /ph3Why Novartis? /h3pOur purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: /ph3Accessibility and accommodation /h3pNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. /ph3Skills Desired /h3ulliForklift Operations /liliGMP Compliance /liliHealth, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy /liliInventory Management /liliMachine Operations /liliManufacturing /liliOperations Management /liliProcess Improvements /liliProduction Management /liliQuality Control (QC) /liliRegulatory Documents /li /ulpImproving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Equipment Specialist (Torre Annunziata)
🏢 IT08 (FCRS = IT008) Novartis Farma
📍 Torre Annunziata