Maintenance Technician

CATL; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 179,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CATL Turkiye, Bursa facility, seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to support daily production line inspections, preventive maintenance, and safe operation of welding systems. You will work with welding robots and Siemens PLCs, perform diagnostics, and ensure compliance with LOTO and EHS standards while collaborating with local engineers in a Turkish factory setting.

Reading English and Turkish is required; shifts and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on BIW welding equipment maintenance experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience with welding robots, spot-welding systems, and fixture maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic schematics and troubleshooting; able to read diagrams and perform basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production line inspections and preventive maintenance activities, ensuring work orders are completed and closed in CMMS.
• Perform basic robot teaching and zero-point calibration; no advanced robot programming required.
• Disassemble/inspect/adjust spot-welding guns, servo systems, pneumatic components, tooling, and conveying mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot Siemens PLC signals and I/O; identify bus faults and support basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Adhere to LOTO, machine guarding, high-voltage safety, and on-site safety inspections.

Skills

BIW welding equipment maintenance

Electrical schematics understanding

Pneumatic systems troubleshooting

Safety awareness

English reading/writing (A2/B1)

Education

Technical school/college diploma or above in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Automotive, or related field

Tools

Welding robots

Spot-welding systems

Fixture maintenance

Siemens PLC

Measuring equipment (megohmmeters, laser power meters)

Electrical/Pneumatic testing tools

Job description

CATL is a global leader in zero-carbon new energy technology, committed to providing first-class solutions and services for global new energy applications, building a zero-carbon energy ecosystem with a comprehensive incremental strategy, promoting energy transition and sustainable development.

Join CATL Turkiye

Be part of a global leader in new energy technology and contribute to building a safer, greener, and more sustainable future.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team and be based at our Bursa facility in Turkiye.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily production line inspections and preventive maintenance (PM) activities, ensuring all work orders are properly completed, recorded, and closed in the CMMS system.
• Perform basic KUKA robot teaching, zero-point calibration, and peripheral fault diagnosis, with no responsibility for advanced robot programming.
• Disassemble, inspect, adjust, and restore the precision and functionality of spot-welding guns, servo systems, cylinders, pneumatic systems, tooling fixtures, and conveying chains/positioning mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot Siemens PLC signals and I/O mapping, identify bus faults, and support basic PLC-related troubleshooting, without requiring independent development of major PLC programs. Use measuring equipment such as megohmmeters and laser power meters for equipment testing.
• Strictly implement LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures, machine guarding requirements, high-voltage safety procedures, and on-site safety inspections covering gas cylinders, quick-change discs, and safety valves.
• Maintain workshop tools and measuring instruments, perform daily cleaning and 5S activities, and promptly report abnormal wear, recurring equipment faults, and potential safety hazards.
• Support engineers in root cause analysis of equipment downtime, equipment modifications, and trial production activities. Participate in team TPM activities and internal technical skills training.
• Read and write basic English for work orders, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation. Collaborate effectively with local teams and engineers while complying with Turkish factory İSG (OHS) regulations and EHS requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical school/college diploma or above in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Automotive, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience in BIW welding equipment maintenance within the automotive industry. Experience with welding robots, spot-welding systems, and fixture maintenance is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Able to independently perform basic robot reset and teaching operations, as well as disassembly and maintenance of tool changers.
• Good understanding of electrical and pneumatic schematics, with practical skills in electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical adjustment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of welding systems, cooling units, and basic servo troubleshooting, with proficiency in using common electrical, insulation, and measurement testing equipment.
• Language: Basic working proficiency in Turkish and English, including reading, writing, and workplace communication (A2/B1 level). Chinese is a plus.
• Certifications: Electrician's license, high-voltage operation certificate, original robot manufacturer training certificates, and LOTO/EHS certificates are preferred.
• Other: Willingness to work in factory shift schedules and participate in emergency on-call duties. Strong safety awareness, hands-on capability, and execution skills are required.