Maintenance Engineer (m/f/d)

Picnic Technologies; Berlin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car (smart commute)

Lease-a-Bike program

30 days vacation

Free breakfasts & lunches

Specialized Lepaya trainings

Job summary

Picnic is opening a new Fulfilment Center in Berlin/Brandenburg (Falkensee). The Maintenance Engineer will keep material handling equipment in peak condition, troubleshoot malfunctions, collaborate with suppliers, and drive improvements.

You will coach junior colleagues, oversee shift maintenance, and ensure high system availability for tens of thousands of orders daily. You should have Ausbildung or a technical degree, 7+ years in a technical/maintenance role, hands-on electrical/mechanical

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a technical or maintenance role.
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with CMMS and IC/SCADA tools.
• Fluent in English and/or German.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service material handling systems to maximize availability.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical malfunctions and resolve them.
• Collaborate with machine suppliers for complex issues.
• Coach junior colleagues and drive continuous improvements.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document actions.

Skills

7+ years experience in tech/maint

Electrical and mechanical systems

Strong communication

Fluent English or German

Education

Ausbildung or Bachelor/Master in technical field

Tools

CMMS

IC/SCADA

Job description

As a Maintenance Engineer (m/f/d), you’ll work in our soon to open Fulfilment Center in Berlin/Brandenburg (Falkensee) with the latest intralogistics systems from top brands like Apollo, Qimarox, and Regal Rexnord. You’ll be responsible for keeping our Material Handling Equipment running at peak performance, solving malfunctions independently, and implementing improvements. Your insight and initiative are valued, and you’ll coach junior colleagues to elevate the team, ensuring tens of thousands of orders reach families on time every day. During your shift, you take full responsibility for the service and maintenance of our systems.

The tricks of the trade

Troubleshooting malfunctions: You detect and resolve both electrical and mechanical issues in technical systems, working closely with our operational supervisors.

Collaboration with suppliers: For complex problems, you work directly with machine suppliers to find solutions.

Analysis and improvement: You analyze malfunctions, prevent recurrence, and implement structural improvements.

Preventive maintenance: You perform scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure maximum system availability.

Competitive salary with growth potential: Starting at €70,000 gross/year, with annual performance reviews designed to drive your personal and financial development.

About you

You hold a Ausbildung and/or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, mechatronics, automation, etc.)

You have 7+ years of experience in a technical or maintenance role

You have hands-on knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including measurement and camera systems

You have been working with software tools such as CMMS and/or IC/SCADA tools

You have strong communication skills and enjoy collaborating in a team

At the same time, you are independent, take initiative, and solve problems in a goal-oriented way

You're fluent in English and/or German

What you can look forward to

Smart Commute: Choose the way you move. You will get a company car (with private use) and can make use of our “Lease-a-Bike” program.

Time to recharge: With 30 days of vacation per year (based on a 40-hour workweek in a shift system), you can strike the perfect balance between work and leisure.

Fuel for Winners: Enjoy fresh, free breakfasts and lunches every day in our Fulfilment Center, along with all the snacks and fruit you need to stay fueled.

Kickstart your career: Join our international team in an environment that fosters real growth and an “Act like an Owner” mentality. Here, you’ll have the chance to drive projects independently, test new ideas, and level up through specialized Lepaya trainings to see firsthand how your work makes an impact.

Sustainability at Core: Be part of the revolution. You’ll contribute to a greener future through our 100% electric fleet and a business model designed to drastically reduce food waste.

The Essentials: We provide the tools for success, including a laptop and phone, and access to exclusive Corporate Benefits discounts for travel, tech and more.

Unforgettable Moments: From our legendary annual ski trip, our massive Christmas parties, to parties featuring our very own Picnic band, we make sure our milestones are celebrated in style.

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service but in a modern, sustainable way. The people in Supply Chain make it all work - from designing strategies and implementing improvements to ensuring smooth and safe daily operations. 18000 colleagues, hundreds of thousands of daily orders, and millions of loyal Picnic fans, ready to join the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Phone screening
3. Interviews
4. Assessment day
5. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.
At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!