Lead Operations Engineer – Pilot Center

Lead Operations Engineer – Pilot Center

Quick Facts

• Responsible Electrical Engineer (VEFK) function in the Pilot Center
• Safe, reliable technical operation with preventive maintenance and continuous improvement

Description

Lead the technical operation of machinery, equipment, and automation systems in the Pilot Center. Ensure electrical safety as the Responsible Electrical Engineer (VEFK), drive continuous improvement, and oversee preventive maintenance and technical projects from planning through commissioning and integration. Collaborate with internal teams and external specialists to develop automation, drive technology, control systems, and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Assume and own the Responsible Electrical Engineer (VEFK) role for electrical safety and organization of electrical operations
• Ensure technical availability, reliability, and safe operation of Pilot Center systems
• Drive optimization and continuous improvement of equipment, processes, and maintenance strategies
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee preventive and scheduled maintenance to minimize downtime
• Lead technical projects end-to-end: planning/budgeting, supplier selection, implementation, commissioning, and integration
• Coordinate internal and external specialists; ensure clear documentation and execution during maintenance and improvements
• Drive further technical development in automation, drive technology, control systems, and visualization
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, quality, and energy standards (including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001)
• Support procurement of technical services, equipment, and spare parts with correct technical specifications and cost-effective solutions

Requirements

• Responsible Electrical Engineer (Verantwortliche Elektrofachkraft – VEFK) qualification (mandatory)
• University degree in a relevant technical discipline plus relevant experience
• At least 3 years of experience in technical operation, maintenance, and support of machinery/equipment (industrial preferred)
• Experience in technical project management and equipment/process optimization (chemical/process industry preferred)
• Strong PLC programming knowledge (Siemens S7, TIA Portal) and safety systems
• Experience maintaining HMI/SCADA visualizations (TIA HMI, WinCC 7.x)
• Practical drive technology experience, ideally Siemens and Lenze
• Knowledge of ATEX and hazardous-area requirements (advantage)
• Structured, independent, solution-oriented working style; ability to understand complex technical systems
• Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of technical topics
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in German and English
• ERP experience, preferably SAP (advantage)

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position in a collaborative, technology-focused environment at the interface of Technology & Product Development and industrial production