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

Testo; Albergaria-a-Velha; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Testo seeks a hands-on Production Industrialization & Maintenance Technician to sustain and improve production and testing equipment. You will support transfer and industrialization of new lines to Portugal, collaborate with teams in Germany and China, and ensure long-term reliability across manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong electrical/mechanical skills, experience with calibration, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Technical vocational qualification is required.
• Certified electrician qualification with authorization for 230V/400V installations.
• Experience commissioning equipment and documenting inspection results.
• Experience coordinating external suppliers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production/test equipment reliability.
• Support transfer and industrialization of new lines to Portugal.
• Plan calibrations and manage spare parts inventories.
• Collaborate with international teams in Germany and China.
• Drive continuous improvements and document processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Electrical schematics

Pneumatics

Industrial automation

3D CAD

Documentation

English proficiency

Portuguese proficiency

Education

Technical vocational qualification

Electrical qualification

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

Siemens S7

SolidWorks/Fusion 360

3D printing

Electrical test equipment

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.

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

Your area of responsibility:

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.

Your qualification:

• 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.