Maintenance Engineer

Innovate; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate in Rotterdam seeks a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve automated warehouse equipment on site, Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and support system reliability with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

The role emphasizes working with on-site teams, following safety procedures, and contributing to long-term performance improvements in a modern, automated facility.

Qualifications

• A technical qualification in mechanical engineering, electrical maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programmes and structured maintenance schedules.
• Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective electromechanical maintenance on automated material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control faults and escalate when needed.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance in line with procedures and safety standards.
• Support and maintain automated systems such as conveyors, pallet handling equipment, cranes, and robotics.
• Contribute to high system availability by following best practices and driving improvements.
• Work safely on site and report risks; build relationships with on-site teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical maintenance

Mechatronics

Hands-on

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Technical qualification (mechanical engineering / electrical maintenance / mechatronics)

Tools

PLC diagnostics

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Site/Resident Engineer) - Days only, Monday to Friday!

Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week | Working hours: Monday to Friday, daytime (08:00-17:00)

(Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician / Senior Technician / Technical Lead)

Our partner, an established organisation operating a modern, highly automated warehouse in the Netherlands, is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to support its technical operations. This is a full-time, site-based role (no field work) and plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of automated systems as the site continues to grow and scale.

You will join a small on‑site engineering team and contribute to developing robust maintenance practices, supporting system stability, and improving long‑term performance. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, takes ownership of their area, and is comfortable working closely with operational and technical stakeholders on site.

The role offers fixed weekday hours with no shift rotation (Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00). During quieter operational periods, engineers are expected to assist with technical or operational‑related activities where appropriate.

Your role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you are responsible for maintaining the upkeep, safety, and performance of automated warehouse equipment. Your responsibilities include:

• Performing preventive and corrective electromechanical maintenance on automated material handling equipment, including conveyor systems
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control‑related faults, escalating complex issues to specialist support where required
• Carrying out scheduled maintenance activities in line with agreed schedules, procedures, and safety standards
• Supporting and maintaining automated systems such as pallet handling equipment, cranes, conveyors, and robotic solutions
• Contributing to high system availability by following maintenance best practices and driving continuous improvement
• Working safely at all times, following on‑site safety procedures, and proactively identifying and reporting risks
• Building effective working relationships with on‑site teams and key stakeholders to support reliable daily operations

About you

To succeed in this role, you bring a solid technical background combined with a practical, collaborative approach. The ideal candidate has:

• A technical qualification in mechanical engineering, electrical maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field
• Experience with preventive maintenance programmes and structured maintenance schedules
• A hands-on, solution‑oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• The ability and willingness to work at height, with tasks up to 30 metres
• Experience in automated or industrial environments; exposure to PLC diagnostics or fault codes is advantageous
• Professional English - Dutch would be an added advantage.