Maintenance Team Leader (Engineering)

TL;DR

Maintenance Team Leader (Engineering): Coordinating all operational maintenance activities at a photonics production site with an accent on team leadership, downtime prevention, and budget management. Focus on optimizing maintenance strategies, implementing TPM, and managing complex opto-mechanical systems.

Location: Onsite in Goettingen, Germany

Company

Excelitas is a global technology leader providing photonic solutions for semiconductor, biomedical, and aerospace sectors.

What you will do

• Plan, organize, and coordinate all operational maintenance activities.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team both technically and professionally.
• Implement maintenance strategies to prevent operational disruptions and downtime.
• Manage costs and budget responsibilities within the maintenance area.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, inspection deadlines, and proper documentation.
• Support troubleshooting, spare parts procurement, and master data management.

Requirements

• Vocational training in maintenance, mechatronics, electronics, or electrical engineering.
• Master technician qualification or equivalent is required.
• Several years of professional experience in production site maintenance.
• Initial leadership experience.
• Proficiency in SAP PM and preventive maintenance concepts such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Technical knowledge in electronics, control systems, drives, and general machinery.

Nice to have

• Certification as a Maintenance Manager (CMM).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a global technology leader in photonic innovation.
• Collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge semiconductor equipment.
• Inclusive workplace welcoming applications regardless of gender, background, or identity.