Industrial Systems Team Lead (f/m/d)

Galaxus Germany GmbH; Neuenburg am Rhein; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working-from-home options

Up to 8 weeks of workation

80% workload option

28 days holiday

Job summary

Galaxus Germany GmbH is seeking an Industrial Systems Team Lead to guide the IS technicians and ensure reliable automated systems operation. You will lead fault diagnosis, coordinate training, and oversee commissioning and system acceptance.

You will develop teams, implement safety processes, and communicate across German and English-speaking stakeholders to maintain high uptime and performance.

Qualifications

• Completed training as an electronics technician, mechatronics technician, or comparable qualification with several years of practical experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, or commissioning of automated systems.
• Good German and English skills for leadership and coordination, plus working-level English for training and supplier contacts.
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical relationships, PLCs, sensors, actuators, and drive technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Industrial Systems Technicians, including regular feedback and development conversations.
• Plan and prioritize daily deployment in coordination with maintenance planning and ramp-up leads.
• Participate in fault finding and troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
• Coordinate IS team support during commissioning, functional testing, and system acceptance.
• Build system understanding of material flow, plant logic, controls, and interfaces.

Skills

Leadership

Fault analysis

Maintenance coordination

German and English

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Electronics/Mechatronics technician training

Tools

PLCs

Sensors

Actuators

Drive technology

Job description

As the top Swiss e-commerce platform, with a crew of over 4'000 across Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia, Galaxus is poised to move into new markets. Our driving force is our determination to keep challenging the status quo. That's why we're on the lookout for characters who're passionate about making genuine improvements. We'll give you the freedom and trust to make an impact, to grow with us and to be yourself. Act galactic. Be you.

Our automated logistics systems are the beating heart of everything we ship. As our Industrial Systems Team Lead, you'll lead and develop our Industrial Systems Technicians, staying hands on with fault finding while coordinating training, commissioning, and the standards that keep the facility running.

Your responsibilities

• Technical and disciplinary leadership of the IS technicians, including regular employee conversations, feedback, and individual development.
• Planning and prioritizing the team's daily deployment in coordination with maintenance planning, operations, and ramp up leads.
• Active participation in fault finding and troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, and automated systems within the relevant qualifications and authority.
• Coordinating the IS team's support during commissioning, functional testing, and system acceptance.
• Building system understanding of material flow, plant logic, controls, and interfaces.
• Organizing knowledge transfer from TGW and other experts into the team; building a qualification matrix and targeted training.
• Introducing and applying consistent standards for fault analysis, documentation, shift handovers, and technical escalations.
• Ensuring safe work processes and task allocation appropriate to qualifications; early escalation of technical risks and recurring weaknesses

Your skills

• Completed training as an electronics technician, mechatronics technician, or comparable technical qualification, along with several years of practical experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, or commissioning of automated systems
• Good German and English skills for leadership and reliable operational coordination, as well as working level English for technical training and supplier contacts
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical relationships as well as PLCs, sensors, actuators, and drive technology
• Experience in technical leadership, work coordination, or guiding colleagues; willingness to take on disciplinary leadership responsibilities
• Structured and safety conscious way of working, with the ability to prioritize problems and explain decisions clearly, combined with enjoyment of hands on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and team development
• Maintaining resilience and agility while adjusting strategies as needed
• Building trust through consistent and reliable actions

Why start with us?

• Values, not empty words: Cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, ambitious - these five values are what we practice and preach.
• Courageous thinking: We encourage everyone to think on their feet, and love it when they come up with bold or edgy ideas.
• Uncomplicated approach: Simplicity is at our core. We avoid the unnecessary and focus on what really matters - from overcoming challenges to celebrating our shared successes.
• Flexibility and freedom: We offer working-from-home options, up to 8 weeks of workation, and every position is possible with an 80% workload.
• Rapid growth: With us, growth is a continuous journey. We also support you with EDU Points (1600 € or 2000 minutes) per year for your professional development so there's no risk of you getting stuck in a rut.
• More benefits: 28 days of holiday, exclusive employee conditions in our online shop, a shuttle service and other benefits.

Diversity is our culture.

To build the best team, we want to draw from the full spectrum of talent out there. This means people from all walks of life have the same opportunities with us, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation or age. We believe true inclusion means everyone is welcome and each contribution is valuable.