Maintenance technician | Volvo

Located in the port of Ghent, Volvo is the largest industrial company in East Flanders with 7,000 employees. They produce 230,527 cars per year (2023), including the XC40, C40, V60, and soon the EX30. As a core part of Volvo, they are known for their innovative and sustainable approach, with a strong focus on electrification. Their employees are essential to their success, and they give them the opportunity to contribute to the future of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician - Troubleshooter.
Your main tasks will be to analyze and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and automated systems, perform preventive and corrective maintenance and optimize production lines in terms of efficiency and quality. You will work with a team of skilled technicians to ensure that Volvo continues to be a leader in automotive innovation, including electrification and autonomous driving.

Main Responsibilities:

Troubleshooting: Analyze and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, PLC and other automated systems.
Optimization: Improve production lines to increase productivity, quality and reliability.
Maintenance: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
Repair: Identify, repair or replace faulty systems or components such as sensors and motors.

Requirements

Analytical skills:

Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Flexibility:

Willingness to work shifts (morning/evening) and continuous night shifts.

Experience:

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Practical experience in the automotive industry.

Knowledge of automated production lines and PLC controlled machines (eg Siemens TiA, ABB, SattLine).

Education:

Technical education or equivalent experience, ideally a bachelor's degree in energy technology, electromechanics or similar field.

Or specialization in electrical installation technique or measurement and control technique.

Language skills:

Communication English skills at B2-C1 level.

Preparation to learn Dutch (Volvo provides language courses).

We offer:

Gross hourly starting rate: €24.59.

Net monthly: approximately €2600 for early/late shifts and €2900 for night shifts,

Accommodation in single rooms,

Bonus for working in shifts or at night,

Belgian employment contract.