Production Technician

Covenant; Leipzig; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Covenant is seeking a Production Technician for our Leipzig facility to support assembly, integration, and testing of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. You will work hands-on, reading drawings, following BOMs, and using electrical diagnostic tools.

German proficiency is required, English considered a plus. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and R&D to identify root causes and drive continuous improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in

Formación

• Hands-on experience in mechanical or electromechanical assembly, manufacturing, or related technical roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical assembly skills.
• Solid understanding of electrical and electronic fundamentals, including circuits, wiring, connectors, sensors, and actuators.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and independently resolve technical issues.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using mechanical tools, measurement equipment, and basic electrical diagnostic tools such as multimeters.
• Strong quality awareness, ownership, and hands-on mentality.
• Professional German proficiency; English is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical components, subassemblies, and finished products.
• Create, improve and follow technical drawings, electrical schematics, work instructions, and BOMs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and electrical diagnostic tools.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues during assembly and testing.
• Perform quality inspections, functional checks, and production documentation.
• Support production line setup, workstation improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and R&D to resolve technical challenges.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical/electronic fundamentals

Reading drawings/schematics

Teamwork

Hands-on mindset

German language proficiency

Ownership & curiosity

Educación

Technical apprenticeship in Mechatronics/Electronics/Industrial Mechanics

Herramientas

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Electrical diagnostic tools

Measurement equipment

CAN Bus knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Company Overview

Covenant is a global defense company headquartered in Washington, D.C., building long-range precision strike weapons for the United States and its allies. Its flagship munition, Anthem, combines heavy payload and long range at a fraction of the cost of comparable legacy systems, with production volumes designed to meet the demands of prolonged conflict. Designed as an end-to-end weapon system that is simple to store, transport, and field, Anthem is produced in the United States, Germany, and Israel. For more information, visit covenant.com

The Role

We are looking for highly motivated, hands-on Production Technicians to support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems at our Leipzig manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical assembly skills with a solid understanding of electrical and electronic systems, practical troubleshooting abilities, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

What You'll Do

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical components, subassemblies, and finished products.
• Create, improve and follow technical drawings, electrical schematics, work instructions, and BOMs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and electrical diagnostic tools.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues during assembly and testing.
• Perform quality inspections, functional checks, and production documentation.
• Support production line setup, workstation improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and R&D to resolve technical challenges.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in mechanical or electromechanical assembly, manufacturing, or related technical roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical assembly skills.
• Solid understanding of electrical and electronic fundamentals, including circuits, wiring, connectors, sensors, and actuators.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to systematically identify root causes and independently resolve technical issues.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using mechanical tools, measurement equipment, and basic electrical diagnostic tools such as multimeters.
• Strong quality awareness, ownership, and hands-on mentality.
• Professional German proficiency; English is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship in Mechatronics, Electronics, Industrial Mechanics, Automotive Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics, or complex electromechanical manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting wiring harnesses, PCBs, electronic control units, and communication systems such as CAN Bus and others.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, electrical testing, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO 9001, manufacturing quality systems, or production ramp-ups.

What Makes You Successful

• Technical Understanding: You understand how mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems work together.
• Problem-Solving: You can independently identify, analyze, and resolve technical problems.
• Hands-On Mindset: You enjoy working with tools, hardware, and complex assemblies.
• Ownership & Curiosity: You proactively improve processes, take responsibility, and continuously develop your technical skills.
• Teamwork: You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoy building something from the ground up.