Technical Support Engineer - PCBA

Prodrive Technologies; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on-site

On-site sports facilities

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies in Eindhoven is seeking a Technical Support Engineer for our PCBA Department. You’ll be on the factory floor, hands-on with high-speed equipment, and the first line of contact when something goes wrong so production keeps running.

We value practical problem-solvers, a passion for how things work, and teamwork to share knowledge and implement lasting fixes. The role is 40 hours per week with a two-shift schedule, on-site, and involves close collaboration with

Qualifications

• MBO 3 or 4 diploma in a technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics.
• Strong English communication in speech and writing.
• Willing to work in 2 shifts and 40 hours per week.
• Safety and quality oriented.

Responsibilities

• Get machines back up and running by diagnosing mechanical, electrical and software issues.
• Support Process Engineers in root cause analyses and implement permanent fixes.
• Carry out preventive maintenance according to planning and work instructions.
• Communicate clearly within a multidisciplinary team and stay calm under pressure.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase uptime and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical & electrical intuition

Problem-solving mindset

English communication

Team player

Education

MBO 3 or 4 diploma in Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive/Service & Maintenance

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Are you the person who will help take our machine and equipment park to the next level? At Prodrive Technologies, we are looking for a Technical Support Engineer to strengthen our PCBA Department. We are looking for the person who cannot walk past a machine that is standing still.

Summary

Location

Education

Vocational (MBO)

Function field

Operations & Manufacturing

Hours

40

Our PCBA department builds printed circuit boards for semiconductor equipment, medical systems, electric vehicles and industrial automation worldwide. This means working with high-speed pick-and-place machines, solder wave systems, optical inspection equipment, test setups and everything around them: mechanics, electronics and software running together, all day, at high quality.

When one of those machines stops, production stops. That is the moment you walk in.

As a Technical Support Engineer you keep the equipment running, you are the first person the technicians call when something goes wrong, and you are the one who makes sure the same failure does not come back next week. This is not a support desk job. This is hands-on, on the floor, screwdriver and laptop in the same bag.

We are not asking for years of experience. We are asking for someone who refuses to give up on a problem.

Who we are looking for

The technical part we can teach you. The rest we cannot. So this is what matters most:

You are obsessed with how things work. You took things apart as a kid and you still do. Technology is not just your job, it is genuinely your thing.

You do not let go. A problem that nobody has solved yet is exactly the problem you want. You keep digging until you have the real cause, not the first plausible one.

You want to win – with the team. You share what you learn, you jump in when a colleague is stuck, and you take pride in the numbers of the whole department, not just your own.

You go the extra mile when it counts. When a line is down at the end of your shift, you do not look at the clock first. You look at the machine. (mentality).

You are easy to talk to. You walk up to people, you ask questions without hesitation, and you enjoy helping others get moving again.
Key responsibilities:

Get the machines back up. Diagnose failures on mechanical, electrical and software level, repair them, verify the machine is fully operational, and hand it back to production

Keep it from happening again. Support Process Engineers in structured root cause analyses (5 Whys, Fishbone) and turn your findings into permanent fixes instead of quick patches

Prevent instead of repair. Carry out preventive maintenance according to planning and work instructions

Talk to everyone. You work in a multidisciplinary team, communicate clearly, and stay calm when the pressure is on

Make it better. Spot the weak points in our equipment and processes, propose improvements, and help implement them. Uptime is the score, and you play to win

Write it down. Maintenance logs and RCA reports help us improve the next production run. You are hands-on, but you also understand the value of clear, reliable documentation.

What we offer

Salary growth in accordance with CLA Metalektro increases

33 vacation days (including public holidays) plus 13 additional ADV days per year to support a healthy work life balance

Pension plan and travel allowance for on-site working days

Focus on personal development with a tailored growth plan

Broad career advancement opportunities across various technical roles and projects

A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture

Flexible working hours in a 24/7 environment, with free lunch or dinner on-site

iPhone, laptop, and other necessary tools to help you perform your work optimally

Free sports facilities on campus to help you stay healthy and fit.

What you bring

A completed MBO 3 or 4 diploma in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Service & Maintenance or something equally technical

The ability to read and interpret technical documentation, mechanical and electrical schematics and assembly instructions

Good communication skills in English, spoken and written – you will work in an international team

A serious eye for safety and quality

Availability for 40 hours per week and willing to work in a 2-shift system. weekly schedule: Morning shift 06:00 - 14:15/ Afternoon shift 14:15 - 23:00, on Fridays 14:15 - 20:30.

Nice to have, not required:

Basic knowledge of PLCs.

Experience with variant soldering processes

About Prodrive Technologies

We are committed to developing technologies that make an impact. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to a future in which people can thrive, resources are used optimally, and connectivity brings the world closer together. Our portfolio includes more than 500 unique products across disciplines such as analog and digital electronics, RF technology, mechatronics, and high-end computing.

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