Maintenance Technician

Motus People Group; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Housing assistance

Taxes and health insurance help

30% ruling where applicable

25 holidays per year

No regular overtime

relocation and personal guidance

Advanced automation exposure

Job summary

Motus People Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service and optimize advanced automation systems in the Netherlands. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance and improve reliability of high-tech machinery.

The role offers relocation support, housing assistance, and guidance with taxes and health insurance. The position includes shift work with a shift allowance, a strong focus on safety and quality, and opportunities to work with

Qualifications

• At least 5 years hands-on experience servicing machinery, automation systems or industrial equipment.
• Completed technical education in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Able to diagnose and solve technical problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, corrective maintenance and repairs on complex machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical breakdowns and resolve on-site issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize machine availability and uptime.
• Identify recurring technical issues and contribute to long-term reliability improvements.
• Support quality improvements and advise customers on machine performance.
• Work independently to diagnose and solve technical challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Ensure machinery operates safely, reliably and efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent problem solving

English communication

Education

Mechatronics

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will maintain, troubleshoot and optimize advanced automation systems and industrial machinery for a high-tech customer in the Netherlands. You will work hands-on to solve mechanical and electrical issues, maximize machine uptime and contribute to the long-term reliability and performance of complex equipment.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the role

As an all-round Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting advanced automation equipment and machinery at the customer's site. You will diagnose and resolve technical issues, perform preventive maintenance and help improve the reliability and performance of high-tech machinery.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, corrective maintenance and repairs on complex machinery.


• Diagnose mechanical and electrical breakdowns and resolve technical issues on-site.


• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize machine availability and production uptime.


• Identify recurring technical issues and contribute to long-term reliability improvements.


• Support quality improvements and advise customers on machine performance where appropriate.


• Work independently to diagnose and solve technical challenges in a dynamic environment.


• Ensure machinery operates safely, reliably and efficiently.

Working hours

• The position may include shift work depending on the customer's production schedule.


• Shift allowance applies when working in shifts.


• No regular overtime, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Your profile

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience servicing machinery, automation systems or industrial equipment.


• Completed technical education in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field is a strong advantage.


• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.


• Able to diagnose and solve technical problems independently.


• Comfortable working in a dynamic, hands-on environment.


• Good communication skills in English.


• Able to deliver effective solutions under time pressure.


• Proactive and flexible approach to work.


• Motivated to continuously develop your technical knowledge and skills.


• Customer-oriented attitude and ability to communicate effectively on-site.

What we offer

• Challenging full-time position in a technology-driven working environment.


• Gross base salary of €3,500 - €4,500 per month, depending on experience.


• Shift allowance when working in shifts.


• Strong secondary employment conditions.


• 25 holidays per year.


• Excellent work-life balance with no regular overtime.


• Full relocation support for international candidates.


• Housing assistance and support with finding suitable accommodation.


• Support with registration, taxes and health insurance.


• Support with the 30% ruling, where applicable.


• Personal guidance throughout the relocation and employment process.


• Opportunities to work with advanced automation systems and high-tech industrial equipment.

Relocation Support

International candidates are welcome. Moving to a new country is a big step, so we make sure you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Our team provides full relocation support to help you make a smooth transition and feel at home from the start.

From finding suitable housing to municipal registration, BSN, taxes, insurance and banking, we guide you through the practical steps of your move. Where applicable, we can also support you with the 30% ruling (when applicable).

About Motus

Motus connects professionals in engineering, technical operations, and finance & control with companies in the Netherlands. Based in Eindhoven, at the heart of the Brainport region, we help people find opportunities where they can grow, contribute and build a long-term career.

Our support goes beyond finding the right job. We stay involved with personal guidance and support for your professional development.

Through Motus People Engineering, our engineering team in Aveiro, Portugal, also contributes to international client projects.