Laboratory technician Jobs in Esslingen Am Neckar

About AkzoNobel

Since , we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

To perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment and utilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. The role supports equipment troubleshooting, engineering improvement projects, contractor supervision, and compliance with engineering and EHS standards while maintaining high equipment availability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and utilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and basic instrumentation failures.
• Support installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Execute maintenance activities in accordance with LOTOTO, Permit to Work, and HSE requirements.
• Support engineering projects, shutdown activities, and contractor supervision.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and update work orders through the maintenance system.
• Support emergency breakdown response and minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and company safety requirements.

Key Activities

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance independently according to approved procedures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common equipment failures.
• Coordinate with production personnel during maintenance execution.
• Escalate major equipment failures, safety concerns, and engineering modifications to the Engineering Manager.
• Recommend improvement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Experience

Education

• SMK Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, or
• Diploma (D3/D4) in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Engineering Technician in manufacturing industry.
• Experience in chemical, paint, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Basic welding and fabrication.
• Able to read electrical drawings.
• Basic pneumatic and utility systems.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting is an advantage.

Safety Knowledge

• LOTOTO (Lock Out Tag Out)
• Permit to Work
• Basic Risk Assessment
• Machine Safety
• Change Management (MOC)

Personal Competencies

• Willing to learn and adapt.
• Hands-on and proactive problem solver.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Agile and able to work under operational pressure.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Certifications

• K3 Electrical Technician
• SIO Forklift
• SIO Mobile Lifter
• K3 Working at Height (TKBT)
• Welding Certification
• High Voltage Electrical competency

Education

Education

• SMK Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, or
• Diploma (D3/D4) in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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