Mechatronic M/f/d jobs at West Pharma in Germany

• Number of positions: 1
• Contract terms: Full-time, IHK training contract
• Start Date: August 2026

During your varied training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d), you will be deployed in various departments of an innovative manufacturing company. You will be surrounded by subject matter experts in your learning environment and enjoy a future-oriented work environment.

• Identification and characterization of substances
• Independent planning, implementation, and documentation of analytical measurement methods
• Preparation of preparations according to various reaction types
• Purification of the preparations, including purity determination
• Documentation and evaluation of your measurement results

• Excellent secondary school leaving certificate
• Enjoying chemistry, mathematics, and physics
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Scientific understanding and interest
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team
• Mobility
• Quality-conscious approach

• High chances of permanent employment in a future-oriented industry
• Attractive training allowance
• Vacation pay, Christmas bonus, and company pension plan
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Opportunities for further training and development

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading projects to support the development of new packaging systems and or components. Drive technical projects, work with cross-functional development teams, and work with strategic suppliers to develop new packaging systems. Subject matter expert for component packaging and drive technical decisions which support West's business objectives.

• Technical packaging lead for Research and Development efforts related to product design and development processes from conceptualization to commercialization
• Engage with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging solutions
• Develop innovative packaging solutions to support business growth and to enhance West’s position as an industry leader in containment and delivery
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of packaging elements for Design History File (DHF) for all assigned projects including Design Inputs, Risk Analysis (FMEAs), test protocols, and Design Verification
• Support customers and suppliers as required for development of new packaging solutions
• Coordinate packaging testing activities for engineering studies and protocols through internal and contract packaging laboratories
• Deliver technical reports, executive summaries, and presentations to communicate activities and timelines to management and core team members
• Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts within the packaging group

• Maintain effective communications and working relations with all external parties

• Bachelor's Degree Packaging, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline or equivelant experience required
• Master's Degree Packaging, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline preferred

• Minimum 5 years in package engineering or related role required
• Technical project leadership experience from concept through commercialization preferred
• Previous knowledge or experience with aseptic pharmaceutical processing preferred
• Experience in communicating complex technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders preferred
• Experience in working under requirements of Quality Management System in a regulated environment preferred

• Working understanding and application of fundamental engineering principals
• Strong technical writing abilities
• Thorough understanding or global testing standards and regulatory requirements related to sterile barrier packaging
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal English communication skills

• Number of positions: 2
• Contract terms: Full-time, IHK training contract
• Start Date: August 2026

During your varied training as an electronics technician (m/f/d) for industrial engineering, you will be working in a modern and innovative production environment. You will be surrounded by experts in your learning environment and will have a future-oriented working environment.

• Installation and commissioning of various systems
• Maintenance of systems and safety checks
• Troubleshooting error messages
• Preparation of assembly work

• Good technical college entrance qualification desirable
• Enjoyment of mathematics, physics, and computer science
• Technical understanding and interest
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team
• Mobility and willingness to work in shifts
• Quality-conscious behavior

• High chances of permanent employment in a future-oriented industry
• Attractive training allowance
• Vacation pay, Christmas bonus, and company pension plan
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Opportunities for further training and development

• Creation of all relevant shipping, customs, and foreign trade documents (using SAP, MS-Office, customs software)
• Communication with freight forwarders and customs authorities, as well as digital communication with customs and compliance servers
• Documentation of deliveries from Germany both within and outside the EU, including hazardous materials
• Co-responsibility for handling outgoing parcel services
• Execution of customs import processes
• Control and approval of freight invoices and customs tax assessments
• Monitoring and support in achieving the monthly sales targets for the Eschweiler & Stolberg plants in the shipping sector
• Support in customs processes and audits

• Completed commercial vocational training

• Relevant experience in the shipping or forwarding sector

• Strong knowledge in shipping and customs, including proficient handling of IT-supported customs and compliance processes
• Good knowledge of foreign trade in the finance sector for monitoring processes for the Federal Ministry of Finance and Destatis
• Good English skills, both spoken and written
• Teamwork and flexibility
• Solid knowledge in MS-Office and SAP (MM/SD module)
• Knowledge of customs software applications by AEB GmbH is desirable
• Driver’s license class B

• Support and execution of technical installations, infrastructure, and technical building projects.
• Documentation and preparation of technical drawings for the projects.
• Management, monitoring, and documentation of the budget for assigned projects.
• Provision of technical expertise for all technical projects in the areas of air purification in production, and modification and/or upgrade of existing machines/systems.
• Preparation of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Preparation of requirement specifications and participation in technical meetings with suppliers.
• Approval of processes, machines, and regulations in accordance with the defined approval procedures.
• Detailed planning of projects carried out during summer or winter shutdowns.
• Coordination of external contractors.

• Completed degree or diploma in engineering or a comparable qualification.

• At least 3 years of professional experience in a technical field, ideally in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Experience in project management and in leading technical project planning.

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks as well as experience with SAP.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO standards.
• Excellent command of German and English, both spoken and written.
• Hands-on mentality, analytical thinking, and strong willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Number of positions: 1
• Contract terms: Full-time, IHK training contract
• Start Date: August 2026

During your varied training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d), you will be deployed in various departments of an innovative manufacturing company. You will be surrounded by subject matter experts in your learning environment and enjoy a future-oriented work environment.

• Identification and characterization of substances
• Independent planning, implementation, and documentation of analytical measurement methods
• Preparation of preparations according to various reaction types
• Purification of the preparations, including purity determination
• Documentation and evaluation of your measurement results

• Excellent secondary school leaving certificate
• Enjoying chemistry, mathematics, and physics
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Scientific understanding and interest
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team
• Mobility
• Quality-conscious approach

• High chances of permanent employment in a future-oriented industry
• Attractive training allowance
• Vacation pay, Christmas bonus, and company pension plan
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Opportunities for further training and development

In this role, the position holder will be responsible for the continuous optimization/improvement of existing and future processes.

• Optimize existing production methods, such as analyzing root causes of errors, statistical tracking, and evaluation of articles, as well as ad hoc troubleshooting
• Implement new manufacturing technologies
• Apply the Quality by Design concept before the introduction of new products
• Execute optimization projects or continuous process improvements based on customer requirements and wishes
• Conduct and coordinate validation projects
• Implement and coordinate customer and development projects

• Completed technical engineering degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, or similar disciplines with a focus on production technology

• Several years of professional experience in manufacturing companies, preferably in the pharmaceutical environment, including knowledge of cGMP

• Experience in validation or qualification, capability analyses, and analysis of production processes from technical, quality, and economic perspectives
• Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and project management is desirable
• Strong cost and quality awareness, as well as internal and external customer orientation
• Analytical thinking and structured working methods
• Teamwork and strong communication skills