Production Industrialization & Maintenance Technician (m/f/d)

Testo SE & Co. KGaA; Albergaria-a-Velha; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Long-term development opportunities

International collaboration

Job summary

Testo SE & Co. KGaA, headquartered in Germany, seeks a hands-on Production Industrialization & Maintenance Technician in Portugal. You will maintain and improve production and test equipment, support line transfers, and help ensure long-term reliability across global plants.

English and Portuguese fluency required, with opportunities for international collaboration. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, calibration planning, and implementing small-scale improvements with 3D CAD tools and

Qualifications

• Education: Technical vocational qualification.
• Experience: 3+ years in industrial maintenance, industrialization, or similar in manufacturing.
• Certification: electrician with 230V/400V capability; experience commissioning equipment and documenting tests.
• Experience coordinating external suppliers or service providers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic faults on production and test equipment.
• Plan calibration activities and coordinate external calibration services; manage spares inventory.
• Support transfer and industrialization of new production lines from Germany/China to Portugal.
• Design simple fixtures and jigs using 3D CAD and printing to improve ergonomics and efficiency.
• Collaborate with international teams; travel to Germany/China for knowledge transfer as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Electrical schematics reading

Industrial automation

Pneumatics

Education

Technical vocational qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

3D printing

Electrical test equipment

Beckhoff/Siemens PLC

Job description

Testo, with its headquarters in the Black Forest/Germany, is a world market leader in the field of portable and stationary measurement technology. Worldwide, roughly 3900 employees research, develop, produce and market innovative measurement solutions for Testo. The basis for this success, in addition to the highly qualified and motivated staff, is the above-average commitment to a future-oriented development – roughly 10% of the annual concern turnover is invested in Research & Development. With 37 subsidiary companies and over 80 distribution partners, Testo is represented on all five continents.

Role Description

As part of our commitment to ensuring reliable, efficient, and scalable production processes, we are seeking a hands-on and motivated Production Industrialization & Maintenance Technician to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our production and testing equipment, supporting the transfer and industrialization of new production lines, and helping ensure the long-term reliability of our manufacturing operations. You will work closely with local teams as well as colleagues in Germany and China to support Testo’s global production network.

What can you expect?

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic failures on production and test equipment. Perform corrective and preventive maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Conduct electrical safety checks and maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
• Equipment & Spare Parts Management: Monitor test and measuring equipment used in production, plan calibration activities, coordinate external calibration services, and maintain calibration records. Manage spare parts inventories, identify alternative suppliers, and ensure the availability of critical components.
• Industrialization & Production Line Transfers: Support the duplication and transfer of production lines from Germany and China to Portugal. Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, qualification activities, and process implementation in collaboration with international teams.
• Continuous Improvement & Technical Development: Design and develop simple fixtures, jigs, and holders using 3D CAD tools and 3D printing technologies. Drive small-scale improvements related to ergonomics, quality, efficiency, and production processes.
• Supplier & Partner Coordination: Define technical requirements for externally manufactured parts and services. Request quotations, coordinate external suppliers and service providers, and follow projects through to successful completion.
• International Collaboration: Work closely with Production Engineering, Quality, and Development teams across different locations. Participate in regular international meetings and occasionally travel to Germany or China to support projects and knowledge transfer activities.

What We Offer

• A challenging and dynamic role within an international manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to production industrialization and continuous improvement projects.
• Exposure to modern production technologies and global collaboration.
• A collaborative culture focused on learning, innovation, and professional growth.
• Secure employment with long-term development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package.

Your Profile

• Education: Technical vocational qualification.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in industrial maintenance, industrialization, or similar functions within a manufacturing environment, ideally related to electronics or electromechanical assembly. Certified electrician qualification with authorization to independently work on 230V and 400V electrical installations. Experience commissioning equipment, performing electrical tests, and documenting inspection results. Experience coordinating external suppliers and technical service providers is considered an advantage.
• Technical Skills & Knowledge: Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and technical drawings. Basic knowledge of sensors, pneumatics, and industrial automation systems. Knowledge of PLC systems (e.g., Beckhoff or Siemens S7) is considered a plus. Experience with electronic test equipment, ESD‑compliant environments, and soldering/rework activities. Basic mechanical skills for equipment adjustments and modifications. Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and 3D printing technologies. Comfortable working with digital tools and maintaining technical documentation in systems such as Excel and other maintenance records. Strong willingness to continuously learn new technologies and processes.
• Languages: Very good command of written and spoken English and Portuguese.
• Personal Attributes: Hands‑on and proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership. Structured and organized working style with attention to detail. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently. Collaborative team player who enjoys working in an international environment. Reliable in managing priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering results.

Testo SE & Co. KGaA, Albergaria-a-Velha