Automation Warehouse Technician - AutoStore & Ranpak

Helly Hansen; Born; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Helly Hansen is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its European Distribution Center in Born, Netherlands. You will maintain and improve critical automation equipment, including Ranpak carton erector and AutoStore robots, while supporting general facility maintenance to ensure safe, uninterrupted operations.

Ideal candidates have an MBO Level 4 technical qualification and at least 2 years of warehouse maintenance experience, with PLC knowledge and strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English; Dutch is considered an advantage but not required.
• MBO Level 4 qualification in a technical field (Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Automation).
• Willingness to participate in technical training programmes and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site technician for Ranpak carton erector, carton closer and related packaging equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, testing, adjustments and preventive maintenance.
• Support daily operation and first-line maintenance of AutoStore robots and related automation systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with external service providers for specialist support when required.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities on a daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly basis.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and spare-parts administration.
• Support mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and conveyor-related maintenance.
• Ensure work follows safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify recurring failures and propose improvements to increase reliability.

Skills

English fluency

Good communication

Good computer skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Automation/robotics experience

Conveyor systems

Education

MBO Level 4 qualification (associate degree) in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Automation or related field

Job description

Helly Hansen is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its European Distribution Center in Born, Netherlands. You will maintain and improve critical automation equipment, including Ranpak carton erector and AutoStore robots, while supporting general facility maintenance to ensure safe, uninterrupted operations.

Ideal candidates have an MBO Level 4 technical qualification and at least 2 years of warehouse maintenance experience, with PLC knowledge and strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.