Production Engineering Technician (m/f/d)

QCG Computer GmbH; Eschweiler; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent learning opportunities

Flat hierarchies

Flexible working hours

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

QCG Computer GmbH in Germany is seeking a hands-on Production Equipment Technician to monitor performance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and fine-tune parameters on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with engineers, document issues, support pilot runs, and help introduce new processes while maintaining parts and instructions. English on daily basis; German beneficial.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education in electronics/mechatronics/automation or comparable field.
• Hands-on experience in production/equipment support or technical services is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to safety on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance during production and troubleshoot malfunctions on the shop floor.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams during equipment-related issues.
• Document and track equipment problems and corrective actions.
• Communicate issues to engineers and contribute to root cause analysis and improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers on adjustments, trials, and data collection for continuous improvement.
• Support pilot runs and assist in introducing new or adapted manufacturing processes.
• Ensure equipment readiness for new product introductions.
• Maintain part numbers and update work instructions related to equipment and process changes.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to plans.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Equipment troubleshooting

Electrical/Mechatronics knowledge

Analytical thinking

English communication

MS Office

Visio

Education

Technical education in electronics

Vocational training in automation

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Job description

Your mission

• Monitor equipment performance during production and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, including parameter fine-tuning, mechanical adjustments, and part replacement, to minimize downtime.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams during equipment-related issues.
• Document and track equipment problems and support corrective actions.
• Communicate equipment issues to engineers and actively contribute to root cause analysis and performance improvements.
• Proactively collaborate with engineers on equipment adjustments, trials, and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support pilot runs and assist in the introduction of new or adapted manufacturing processes into serial production.
• Support equipment and infrastructure readiness for new product introductions.
• Maintain part numbers and update work instructions related to equipment and process changes.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to maintenance plans.

Your profile

• Completed vocational training or technical education in electronics, mechatronics, automation, or a comparable field.
• Initial professional experience in production, equipment support, automation, or a technical service environment is an advantage.
• Strong hands-on mindset with a high affinity for equipment, electronics, and production technology.
• Ability to systematically analyze technical issues and support practical solutions on the shop floor.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office; experience with Visio is a plus.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious working style.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with engineers, production teams, and external partners.
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and applications.
• Good command of English for daily communication in a production environment. German knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with new product introduction activities or production validation testing is a plus.

Why us?

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent learning and professional development opportunities.
• Flat hierarchies and an open corporate culture.
• Additional benefits such as flexible working hours and employer contributions to pension schemes, to name just a few examples.