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Service & Maintenance Engineer (m/f/d)

Sulzbach/Saar
Full-time
Permanent employee

Which tasks do you take over?

About Kraftblock

Kraftblock is a fast-growing cleantech company based in Sulzbach/Saar, Germany. We develop modular high-temperature energy storage systems that enable the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries by flexibly storing and using waste heat and renewable energy. Backed by leading international investors, we are driving the global transformation toward a net-zero industrial future.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • Plan, organize, and execute maintenance and repair activities

  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve technical faults in areas such as instrumentation, piping, static and rotary equipment, DCS/PLC systems

  • Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation and sensors

  • Operate and optimize electrical subsystems (e.g. drives, fans, relays, breakers, grounding systems)

  • Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, protocols, and reports (including remote troubleshooting documentation)

Customer Interaction & Field Service

  • Conduct on-site service visits and system interventions at customer locations (domestic and international)

  • Act as a technical point of contact for customers and ensure service satisfaction

  • Coordinate and supervise external service providers and contractors

  • Support the drafting and management of service and maintenance contracts


System Optimization & Innovation

  • Analyze system malfunctions and recommend technical improvements

  • Develop and implement predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance strategies

  • Collaborate with software, process, and data teams to create digital twins, condition monitoring, and predictive fault detection dashboards

  • Support lifecycle innovation by recommending system upgrades and design-for-maintenance improvements

  • Contribute to HAZOP and risk assessment processes

  • Develop training manuals and conduct training sessions for plant operators



What do you bring?

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation & Control Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field

  • Several years of experience in service, maintenance, or operations of process or industrial systems

  • Solid understanding of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems (EMSR)

  • Hands-on experience with DCS and/or PLC systems (basic programming knowledge required)

  • Experience managing external contractors and technical projects

  • Excellent communication skills and strong customer orientation

  • Proficiency in English (spoken and written); German is a plus

  • Confident using MS Office; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus

  • Self-starter with a hands-on mentality, team spirit, and problem-solving skills

  • Willingness to travel internationally and participate in on-call duty rotation

What we offer?

  • Permanent full-time contract in a future-oriented cleantech company

  • Flexible work models with remote work options and trust-based working hours

  • Personal development through tailored training and development programs

  • Flat hierarchies, ownership opportunities, and space for ideas

  • Diverse international projects with real impact on the energy transition

  • Strong team culture with open communication and regular team events

  • Modern work environment with global collaboration tools

  • Competitive salary package including pension plan and health initiatives