About the role
Behind every flight-ready solar array is a production line that never stops improving.
As Senior Automation Technician - Solar Arrays (f/m/d), you will be at the heart of our manufacturing operations, building flight hardware while operating, maintaining, and improving the automated systems that help produce it. Working alongside engineering, production, and automation experts, you will play a key role in ensuring our solar arrays are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, fixing what others cannot, and taking initiative when challenges arise. We are looking for an experienced technician who combines technical expertise with a practical mindset, a strong sense of responsibility, and a determination to get things done. If you enjoy turning complex production challenges into reliable execution and want to help build hardware that powers missions from LEO to the Moon and beyond, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Solar Array Manufacturing & Assembly
Manufacture, assemble, and support the integration of Solar Array flight hardware in accordance with approved processes, work instructions, and quality requirements.
Support AIT, and engineering teams during manufacturing, troubleshooting, qualification, and improvement activities.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical, electrical, automation, and process-related issues.
Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, and commissioning activities on production equipment.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Documentation & Collaboration
Communicate effectively with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.
Candidate Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
Experience in aerospace, electronics, automotive, precision manufacturing, or other high-tech production environments is highly desirable.
Eligibility to work in Germany.
Strong understanding of industrial automation, robotics, sensors, actuators, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems.
