Facility Maintenance Specialist (Senior) - m/f/d

FedEx; Köln; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

On‑the‑job training

Tuition assistance program

Employee assistance program

Discounted shipping

Job summary

FedEx at Cologne Bonn Airport seeks a Senior Facility Maintenance Specialist to troubleshoot and improve controls for automated material handling equipment including conveyors, sorters, scanners, cameras, HMI and control cabinets.

The role develops maintenance regimes to ensure reliability and compliance, manages supplier performance and leads local initiatives to improve maintenance solutions, while training the maintenance team and coordinating with cross-functional groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automation technology (or equivalent).
• Reading and understanding technical documents and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLC-based production systems (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
• Experience with SCADA and HMI systems.
• Familiar with CE Machinery Directive.
• Fluent German and at least B2 English.
• Ability to work in a rotating shift pattern (4 weeks on/off).
• Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering/automation; experience with parcel sortation maintenance; IT architecture troubleshooting; CMMS Maximo experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot and repair automated MHE systems to ensure high availability.
• Perform weak point analyses and implement improvements for conveyors and building technologies.
• Lead continuous improvement of MHE system availability and train maintenance staff.
• Communicate complex problems across business teams effectively.
• Address issues across controls, fieldbus and IT platforms; support warehouse control systems.
• Review contracts for required changes; coordinate supplier capabilities and changes.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects for equipment installation, replacement or upgrade.
• Manage supplier costs and ensure work justification and approvals before payment.

Skills

German language proficiency

English proficiency B2

Read wiring diagrams

PLC-based production systems (Allen-Br

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automation technology

Meister (German master craftsman) in electrical engineering/automation technology

Tools

EPLAN

Microsoft Visio

AutoCAD

CMMS Maximo (IBM)

Job description

Are you energized by the precision of automated parcel sortation systems? FedEx is seeking a talented individual to join our team at the Cologne Bonn Airport as a

Facility Maintenance Specialist(-Senior) - m/f/d

with focus on troubleshoot and improve controls solutions for automated material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, scales, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, and control cabinets. The main goal is to develop and implement maintenance regimes that ensures reliability and compliance of such Material Handling Equipment (MHE) systems. This position also manages vendor performance in accordance with the contractual terms and leads defined local initiatives to improve maintenance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be actively involved in monitoring, troubleshooting and repairing our systems to ensure high system availability for the teams on site.


• You will be responsible for weak point analyses, concept development and the implementation of measures to optimize conveyor and building technology processes.


• You will work on the continuous improvement of MHE system availability and conduct internal training for the maintenance team.


• Strong ability to communicate complex problems across business teams.


• Experience solving complex issues across Controls, Fieldbus and IT Platforms.


• Working knowledge of Warehouse Control Systems and Telegrams.


• Knowledge of Machine Safety Regulations and Safe Working Practices.


• Deliver technical and non-technical system training to different business groups.


• Performs structured reviews of contracts to determine if new or revised elements are required to meet operational, cost reduction/control or legal requirements. Coordinates the implementation and approval of agreed contractual changes. With appropriate guidance, researches the capabilities of suppliers and evaluates and recommends to management viable alternatives.


• Coordinates cross functional projects relating to the installation, replacement, or upgrade of equipment as part of a lifecycle strategy. This includes the review of new predictive maintenance methods with a Central Maintenance department.


• Controls supplier costs in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and FedEx policies and procedures. Performs structured checks to ensure that all work is correctly justified, checked, approved before payment. Supports the budgeting process by providing input regarding expected changes of maintenance contracts and advises on capital replacement need to maintain the expected reliability of MHE systems.


• Builds effective relationships with suppliers and conducts regular meetings to review and service performance and compliance with the contractual terms. Obtains commitment to perform any corrective actions or changes needed. Builds effective alignments with local management and works with them to establish and prioritize maintenance solutions.


• Collaborate with Operations Technology team, control system specialist and other maintenance specialists with focus on mechanical engineering to address interdisciplinary challenges and ensure seamless integration of mechanical and control systems.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of electrical engineering or automation technology. Alternatively, comparable qualification such as German master craftsman (Meister) in the field of electrical engineering / automation technology.


• Ability to read and understand technical document and wiring diagrams.


• Experience with PLC based production systems (Allen Bradley and Siemens preferred) including troubleshooting experience.


• Experience with SCADA and HMI machines.


• Familiar with CE Machinery Directive.


• Fluent in German and minimum B2 in English.


• Ability to work in a shift every four weeks between Monday and Saturday (Start is 4:30pm). The other weeks are scheduled in regular day shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the field of electrical engineering or automation technology.


• Experience with maintenance of automated parcel sortation systems.


• Ability to support troubleshooting of an IT architecture for production systems that includes managed switches, Windows Servers and how to remotely login.


• Experience with EPLAN, Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD


• Knowledge of Six Sigma that includes data analysis and process improvement techniques.


• Project management experience.


• Experience with the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Maximo from IBM

Who we are:

FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

What do we offer:

• Attractive compensation package


• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities


• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge


• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)


• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations


• Employee reduced-rate shipping


• Great career opportunities


• FedEx is one of the world's most admired companies and trusted brands year after year

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by \"Fortune\" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.

Equality, Opportunity & Diversity (EO&D)

Our greatest asset at FedEx is our people. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities, fairness, and respect to all regardless of who you are. We encourage you to apply even if you feel your experience does not align with all aspects in the job description as you could be exactly who we need for this or another opportunity.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under international and national laws and regulations. We reasonably accommodate team members and third parties to ensure equal access, inclusion, and fairness across all protected characteristics.