Robotics Maintenance Technician

Exotec; Venlo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Technical training

Modern work environment

Job summary

Exotec is seeking a Robotics Maintenance Technician to maintain and optimize our advanced robotic solutions across customer sites in the Venlo and Venray area. You will ensure maximum system availability, performing preventive and corrective maintenance while diagnosing mechanical, electrical and software issues.

The role requires 1-3 years in industrial maintenance or robotics, hands-on problem solving, and good English communication in a fast-growing international environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, electromechanics, automation, robotics or a similar technical environment.
• Good mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of automation, software, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to work hands-on in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highly automated robotic systems across customer sites.
• Keep Skypod system, robots, conveyors and related equipment running at peak performance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and software issues.
• Monitor system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Minimize downtime through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support installation and expansion projects across customer sites.
• Build strong relationships with on-site customer teams.
• Respond quickly to technical issues and emergencies.
• Support customer training and contribute to an exceptional service experience.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electromechanics

Automation

Robotics troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Technical education in Electromechanics/Mechatronics

Job description

About Exotec

At Exotec, we design and maintain cutting-edge robotic systems that are transforming warehouses around the world. Every day, our technology helps make operations safer, faster and less physically demanding. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping these systems running and delivering exceptional performance for our customers.

Why this role matters

As a Robotics Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing Exotec’s advanced robotic solutions across multiple customer sites in the Venlo and Venray area. Through your expertise and problem-solving skills, you will ensure maximum system availability and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

What You'll Do

Maintain highly automated robotic systems

• Keep our Skypod® system, robots, conveyors and related equipment running at peak performance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and software issues.

Ensure operational excellence

• Monitor system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Minimize downtime through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support continuous reliability improvements.

Support installation and expansion projects

• Assist with the deployment of new systems and equipment.
• Participate in upgrades and optimization initiatives across customer sites.

Deliver outstanding customer support

• Build strong relationships with on-site customer teams.
• Respond quickly to technical issues and emergency situations when required.
• Support customer training and contribute to an exceptional service experience.

What To Expect

Shift pattern: Primarily flexible day shifts, with approximately 20-25% morning or afternoon shifts

Travel expectations: Regular travel between customer sites in the Venlo and Venray area

Site locations

• Bellstraat 20, 5807 GE Oostrum
• Edisonstraat 2-6 - 5807 GG Oostrum
• Popeweg 50, 5928 SC Venlo
• George Vancouverstraat 15-21, 5975 RX Sevenum

Requirements

Technical skills

• 1-3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, electromechanics, automation, robotics or a similar technical environment
• Good mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Basic understanding of automation, software, mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to work hands-on in an operational environment

Personal Skills

• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Customer-oriented attitude
• Good level of spoken English

Nice to have

• Experience working with automated systems, conveyors or robotics
• Technical education in Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or a related field

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Growth opportunities within a fast-growing international company
• Continuous technical training on innovative robotic technologies
• Modern work environment with cutting-edge automation systems

Why you'll enjoy working here

• Work with state-of-the-art robotics, not outdated equipment.
• Join small, supportive teams where everyone makes an impact.
• Enjoy modern, clean working environments.
• Take ownership with the freedom to troubleshoot and solve problems.