HW maintenance Team Leader

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We are looking for a Reliability Engineer / Technical Team Leader who actively contributes to ensuring the reliable operation of our laboratory equipment and machinery, while also supporting the daily coordination of a small technical team of 4 people.

The role has a dual focus

60–70% active technical and project-related work , including maintenance planning, troubleshooting, documentation, spare parts management and improvement projects;

and 30–40% team leader responsibilities , such as task coordination, capacity planning, technical support for the team, information flow and process improvement initiatives.

An important part of this role is an independent, ownership-driven mindset. We are looking for someone who does not only execute daily operational tasks, but also actively contributes ideas, identifies improvement opportunities and helps shape the future development of the area. Openness towards innovative, digital and AI-based solutions is also an important aspect of the role.

Your tasks

► Develop, review and optimize preventive maintenance plans for laboratory machines, equipment and tools.

► Create and maintain maintenance schedules, taking into account project needs, machine utilization and manufacturer requirements.

► Document planned and unplanned maintenance activities in internal systems, such as CMMS or similar maintenance management tools.

► Diagnose and resolve machine failures efficiently, including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.

► Ensure accurate documentation of failures, interventions, repairs and used spare parts.

► Monitor maintenance-related KPIs, such as MTBF, MTTR, machine utilization and completion of planned maintenance activities.

► Identify critical spare parts, monitor stock levels and initiate reordering when needed.

► Cooperate with suppliers, machine manufacturers, internal partners and supporting functions.

► Participate in improvement projects aimed at increasing machine reliability, reducing losses and improving maintenance processes.

► Perform root cause analyses and develop sustainable solutions for recurring technical issues.

► Explore and evaluate innovative, digital and AI-based solutions in the areas of maintenance, documentation, data handling and process improvement.

Team leader responsibilities

► Coordinate the daily work of a 4-member technical team.

► Prioritize, assign and follow up tasks based on project needs and available capacities.

► Provide technical support to team members and help remove operational or technical blockers.

► Support knowledge sharing, onboarding and professional development within the team.

► Plan team capacities transparently and highlight workload or resource conflicts when needed.

► Support effective information flow within the team and towards related areas.

► Identify improvement opportunities in team processes and support their implementation.

► Actively contribute to defining the professional direction, operational priorities and strategic goals of the group.

► Take ownership of improvement topics by developing ideas, preparing proposals and supporting their implementation.

What gives you further advantages

- ► Previous experience in coordinating or technically leading a small team.

- ► Experience in a laboratory, testing or validation environment.

- ► Knowledge of problem-solving and improvement methods such as RCA, 8D, 5 Why, Lean or Kaizen.

- ► Practical experience with maintenance KPIs.

- ► Experience in cooperating with suppliers, machine manufacturers or external service partners.

- ► Interest in or practical experience with digital tools, automation solutions or AI-supported workflows.

- ► Experience in creating work instructions, standards, maintenance plans or training materials.

Requirements

► Technical education, at least secondary-level qualification, preferably in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics or a similar technical field.; ► Strong mechanical, electrical and pneumatic knowledge.; ► Practical experience in machine maintenance, troubleshooting or technical support.; ► User-level knowledge of maintenance management systems, such as CMMS or similar tools.; ► Precise, structured and system-oriented way of thinking.; ► Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.; ► Proactive, responsible and ownership-driven working style.; ► Good communication and cooperation skills.; ► Openness to coordinating and supporting a small technical team.; ► Process improvement mindset and willingness to take initiative.; ► Interest in innovative, digital and AI-based solutions.; ► Intermediate English language skills, both written and spoken.

Benefits

Financial security & recognition: We review and increase your competitive base salary annually, offer performance-, loyalty-, and referral bonus.; Trainings and professional development: We believe in a Life-Long Learning approach, so you can take advantage of several technical and soft skill trainings and language courses.; Career development : We have a wide range of programs to choose from, even if its leadership, expert or project development you are aiming for. We also offer mentoring and coaching opportunities, we have PhD program and we offer international assignment possibilities.; Your work life-balance: You can work from our activity based offices designed for creativity and efficiency or from home while enjoying flexible working hours . We offer childcare possibilities and sabbatical option.; Your health and well-being: We provide free professional consultants for any personal, legal, financial or health related issues. You can benefit from our developing onsite medical center and organized regular health checkups.; We also offer you several perks and benefits: You can use your annual cafeteria allowance flexibly for family support (e.g. tax-free kindergarten and nursery allowances), health care , mobility (car sharing services) and recreation . You can enjoy our onsite canteen, we support when you work from home and if you live far, we cover your commute costs . We also appreciate your loyalty with jubilee gift and extra jubilee holiday .