Maintenance Manager

Contemporary Star Energy; Zaragoza; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Contemporary Star Energy, located near the Stellantis Plant in Zaragoza, seeks a Maintenance Manager to drive reliability of production equipment within a battery-manufacturing cycle. You will lead maintenance strategies, industrialize new lines, minimize downtime, and manage a high-performance team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field, 8+ years in a similar role, and hands-on PLC programming experience across multiple platforms.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in battery/manufacturing/auto sectors.
• Proficient in PLC programming across Omron, Mitsubishi, Siemens or Keyence.
• Strong programming language knowledge (C, C++, C#, LabVIEW).
• Experience with industrial robots and vision systems; CAD skills preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead maintenance strategy and ensure equipment performance and reliability.
• Industrialize new production lines and oversee ramp-up to mass production.
• Ensure rapid issue resolution and drive continuous improvement to cut downtime.
• Develop and lead the maintenance team, set KPIs, and sustain high performance.
• Define preventive maintenance and cost-optimization strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet safety, quality, and production needs.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

English proficiency

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related fields

Herramientas

PLC programming Omron

PLC programming Mitsubishi

PLC programming Siemens

PLC programming Keyence

Programming languages C

Programming languages C++

Programming languages C#

Programming languages LabVIEW

Industrial robots Yamaha

Industrial robots ABB

Industrial robots KUKA

Industrial robots EPSON

Industrial robots FANUC

Vision systems Cognex

Vision systems Omron

Vision systems Keyence

CAD tools SolidWorks

CAD tools Eplan

CAD tools AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Contemporary Star Energy is looking for you…

Contemporary Star Energy is a joint venture created by Stellantis and CATL to advance affordable and sustainable electric mobility in Europe. Bringing together global automotive leadership and next-generation battery innovation, we lead the evolution of cleaner and smarter mobility. Our large-scale, carbon-neutral battery manufacturing project contributes to the European electrification ecosystem and supports the regional supply chain for battery production.

Strategically located next to the Stellantis Plant in Zaragoza, Spain, the Gigafactory will produce next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with a capacity of up to 50 GWh.

Join our team!

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager who will ensure the optimal performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of production equipment within a specific part of the battery manufacturing production cycle, by leading maintenance strategies, supporting the industrialization of new production lines, and minimizing downtime.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the overall equipment management strategy, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of production assets.
• Drive the industrialization of new production lines, overseeing equipment qualification and ensuring a smooth ramp-up to mass production.
• Ensure rapid resolution of technical issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance.
• Develop and lead the maintenance team, setting KPIs, building capabilities, and ensuring high performance and operational excellence.
• Define and implement preventive maintenance and cost optimization strategies to reduce failure rates and maintenance costs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure equipment meets safety, quality, and production requirements while driving continuous process improvement.

Your profile and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related fields.
• High level of English (minimum C1).
• At least 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the battery, manufacturing, or automotive sectors, with proven team management experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming with at least two of the following platforms: Omron, Mitsubishi, Siemens, or Keyence.
• Strong knowledge of at least one high-level programming language (C, C++, C#, or LabVIEW).
• Experience working with industrial robots such as YAMAHA, ABB, KUKA, EPSON, or FANUC.
• Familiarity with vision systems and CCD control technologies (e.g., Cognex, Omron, Keyence).
• Solid technical drawing skills, including basic mechanical design and advanced electrical schematics using tools such as SolidWorks, Eplan, or AutoCAD.
• Availability to work onsite at our facilities in Figueruelas (Zaragoza).

What we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of an international and diverse team, participating from day one on the launch of a strategic industrial project.
• High- impact role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional growth and visibility within a transforming organization.
• Attractive Compensation & Benefits package.