Service & Maintenance Engineer (m / f / d)

Kraftblock; Sulzbach; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading cleantech company in Sulzbach is seeking a skilled professional for maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer service related to high-temperature energy storage systems. The ideal candidate has a degree in mechanical engineering, several years of experience in the industry, and strong communication skills. This role offers a permanent full-time contract with flexible work models and a competitive salary package.

Leistungen

Flexible work models

Personal development programs

Competitive salary package

Health initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in service, maintenance, or operations of process or industrial systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical control and instrumentation systems.
• Hands-on experience with DCS and/or PLC systems.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize, and execute maintenance and repair activities.
• Conduct on-site service visits and act as a technical point of contact.
• Analyze system malfunctions and recommend technical improvements.

Kenntnisse

Service and maintenance

Project management

Problem-solving

Customer orientation

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Stellenbeschreibung

Intro About Kraftblock Kraftblock is a fast-growing cleantech company based in Sulzbach / Saar, Germany. We develop modular high-temperature energy storage systems that enable the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries by flexibly storing and using waste heat and renewable energy. Backed by leading international investors, we are driving the global transformation toward a net-zero industrial future.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Plan, organize, and execute maintenance and repair activities. Perform root cause analysis and resolve technical faults in areas such as instrumentation, piping, static and rotary equipment, DCS / PLC systems. Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation and sensors. Operate and optimize electrical subsystems (e.g. drives, fans, relays, breakers, grounding systems). Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, protocols, and reports (including remote troubleshooting documentation).
• Customer Interaction & Field Service: Conduct on-site service visits and system interventions at customer locations (domestic and international). Act as a technical point of contact for customers and ensure service satisfaction. Coordinate and supervise external service providers and contractors. Support the drafting and management of service and maintenance contracts.
• System Optimization & Innovation: Analyze system malfunctions and recommend technical improvements. Develop and implement predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance strategies. Collaborate with software, process, and data teams to create digital twins, condition monitoring, and predictive fault detection dashboards. Support lifecycle innovation by recommending system upgrades and design-for-maintenance improvements. Contribute to HAZOP and risk assessment processes. Develop training manuals and conduct training sessions for plant operators.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation & Control Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in service, maintenance, or operations of process or industrial systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems (EMSR).
• Hands-on experience with DCS and / or PLC systems (basic programming knowledge required).
• Experience managing external contractors and technical projects.
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer orientation.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); German is a plus.
• Confident using MS Office; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Self-starter with a hands-on mentality, team spirit, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally and participate in on-call duty rotation.

Benefits

• Permanent full-time contract in a future-oriented cleantech company.
• Flexible work models with remote work options and trust-based working hours.
• Personal development through tailored training and development programs.
• Flat hierarchies, ownership opportunities, and space for ideas.
• Diverse international projects with real impact on the energy transition.
• Strong team culture with open communication and regular team events.
• Modern work environment with global collaboration tools.
• Competitive salary package including pension plan and health initiatives.