Senior Facilities Engineer

SES Satellites; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SES is seeking a Senior Engineer, Facilities Engineer to support the development and operation of new industrial facilities in Koekelscheuer, including test laboratory and future Mother Fab. You will blend hands-on operational support with infrastructure development and technical leadership in facility design and construction.

Responsibilities include acting as Owner’s Technical Representative, reviewing design proposals, translating requirements into specs, and coordinating with manufacturing,

Qualifikationen

• Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering degree.
• 8–15 years of experience in facilities engineering / industrial infrastructure.
• Experience in industrial or high-tech environments (electronics, semiconductors, pharma, etc.).
• Proven involvement in design and/or construction projects (owner-side or contractor-side).
• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers.

Aufgaben

• Operational facilities support for test lab and production hall.
• Act as Owner’s Technical Representative during design and construction.
• Translate operational and manufacturing requirements into technical specifications and ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.

Kenntnisse

Electrical systems

UPS/STS/ATS

HVAC and cooling

Cleanroom environments

Industrial utilities

Reviewing designs

BMS monitoring

Ausbildung

Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Senior Engineer, Facilities Engineer role supports the development and operation of our new industrial facilities in Koekelscheuer, including a test laboratory / SMT line (already operational) and a future large-scale manufacturing facility (“Mother Fab”) currently in design phase.This role is responsible for combining hands‑on operational support, infrastructure development, and technical leadership in facility design and construction.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

Operational Facilities Support (Test Lab)

• Ensure availability and performance of critical infrastructure:
• Electrical distribution (MV/LV), UPS, backup systems
• HVAC and process cooling systems
• Cleanliness and environmental control
• Support manufacturing teams on infrastructure-related needs and issues
• Monitor and optimize facility performance (energy, alarms, reliability)
• Coordinate and manage external service providers (soft facilities & maintenance)

Facilities Development & Project Support (Production Hall)

• Act as Owner’s Technical Representative during design and construction phases
• Review and challenge design proposals from engineering firms and contractors
• Translate operational and manufacturing requirements into technical specifications
• Ensure infrastructure design meets performance, reliability, and scalability needs
• Support project phases from concept design through commissioning

Coordination & Interface Management

• Act as key interface between:
• Manufacturing teams
• Engineering/design offices
• Contractors and suppliers
• Ensure alignment between operational needs and facility design decisions
• Drive issue resolution across multiple stakeholders

COMPETENCIES

Technical skills

• Strong understanding and working experience of:
• Electrical systems (MV/LV, backup power)
• UPS/STS/ATS engineering and operations
• HVAC and cooling systems
• Cleanroom or controlled environments
• Industrial utilities (air, water, etc.)
• Ability to review and challenge technical designs
• Familiarity with BMS / monitoring systems is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to operate in both hands‑on and strategic environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Structured, problem‑solving mindset
• Assertive and able to challenge external partners when needed

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering degree
• 8–15 years of experience in facilities engineering / industrial infrastructure
• Experience in industrial or high‑tech environments (electronics, semiconductors, pharma, etc.)
• Proven involvement in design and/or construction projects (owner‑side or contractor‑side)
• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Be part of the development of a new industrial site from early stage to full‑scale production
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the company
• High‑impact position with strong visibility and growth potential

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[PZ1]We need as a prerequisite degree in electrical or mechanical engineering