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The PositionEngineer (m/f/d) for Global Technical Support & Instrument Training - pre-analytical instruments - cobas pro, cobas 8100, RDA Hardware
We are the GCS Solution Project Team and Deployment Team:We are a team focusing on our upcoming portfolio in the Core Lab environment and bringing our experiences in the development of our new laboratory instruments and Software. In addition deployment on customer sites plays an important role for us and the worldwide support and training of our postanalytic instruments.
We are looking for a Senior Specialist with an Roche hardware automation and analytical units experience and strong customer focus, who provides input in the creation of requirements, concepts and a strong support for our customers during the first pilots with focus on cobas ultra hardware.
Also knowledge transfer for our colleagues in the Core Lab organization will be key.
As a new team member you will work in our international project team and help us to shape the future for our customers. As part of a global training & support organization you will mentor future specialists and support our customers internationally. If needed you will be onsite with our customers.
We have built our team on trust and customer orientation.
The Position:
As a Support & Training Senior Specialist in GCS Solution Project and Deployment Team with focus on Automation and analytical units, you will be involved in development projects with our internal & external suppliers of our future portfolio. After the launch of the product you will ensure ongoing product support for our systems.
You will be responsible for training (from design to implementation) and technical support for different target groups such as Roche Service Representatives, Regional Customer Support Agents, Field Application Specialists and Customer Trainers.
Global Customer Support (GCS), a part of Roche Diagnostic Solutions (RDS), is the global organization responsible for technical services in the Diagnostics Division. We support the service organizations of the Roche affiliates and the Lifecycle-Teams. GCS with its approximately 950+ employees is located in Mannheim, Penzberg, Rotkreuz, Meylan, Tucson, Pleasanton, Sant Cugat, Panama, Colombia, Sao Paulo, Indianapolis and Boston.
Who you are:
● You have a strong focus and at least 5 years experience on Roche automation (pre-and post analytics) and analytical units (cobas pro)
● You have experience in training and supporting our affiliate and/or on-site customers
● You are able to work in complex & dynamic project set-up
● You have excellent communication & presentation skills
● You are a Problem-solver with a solution mindset
● You have a strong technical background in laboratory hardware and mechanical systems
● You have years of experience in onsite field support, troubleshooting hardware components, and driving customer success in a laboratory environment incl. installation and solution implementation
● Basic IT knowledge is a plus
● Experience supporting development projects is a plus
● You are open to frequent travel (min. 30 %.)
Education & Experience
● A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or a related technical/scientific field.
● A strong background in Roche laboratory hardware, automation, and field service operations
● Previous experience working in a clinical laboratory or providing onsite support, with a solid understanding of instrument workflows, processes, and customer requests, is a plus.
● Experience in creating multimedia learning materials (e.g., video editing, e-learning development) is a plus.
● You enjoy working in global matrix structures, write and speak English fluently, and count communication and teamwork skills as well as intercultural skills among your strengths.
Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Sant Cugat del Vallès. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience with Roche automation, including pre- and post-analytics, and analytical units such as cobas pro.
- Experience training and supporting Roche affiliates or onsite customers.
- Strong technical background in laboratory hardware and mechanical systems.
- Experience with onsite field support and troubleshooting hardware components.
- Experience driving customer success in a laboratory environment, including installation and solution implementation.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or a related technical or scientific field.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in complex and dynamic project environments.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel frequently, at least 30% of the time.
- Basic IT knowledge.
- Experience supporting development projects.
- Experience working in a clinical laboratory or providing onsite support with knowledge of instrument workflows and processes.
- Experience creating multimedia learning materials, including video editing or e-learning development.
- Intercultural communication and teamwork skills in global matrix organizations.
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
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Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
