We are looking for a Reliability Engineer / Technical Team Leader who actively contributes to ensuring the reliable operation of our laboratory equipment and machinery, while also supporting the daily coordination of a small technical team of 4 people.
The role has a dual focus:
60–70% active technical and project-related work, including maintenance planning, troubleshooting, documentation, spare parts management and improvement projects;
and 30–40% team leader responsibilities, such as task coordination, capacity planning, technical support for the team, information flow and process improvement initiatives.
An important part of this role is an independent, ownership-driven mindset. We are looking for someone who does not only execute daily operational tasks, but also actively contributes ideas, identifies improvement opportunities and helps shape the future development of the area. Openness towards innovative, digital and AI-based solutions is also an important aspect of the role.
Your tasks:
► Develop, review and optimize preventive maintenance plans for laboratory machines, equipment and tools.
► Create and maintain maintenance schedules, taking into account project needs, machine utilization and manufacturer requirements.
► Document planned and unplanned maintenance activities in internal systems, such as CMMS or similar maintenance management tools.
► Diagnose and resolve machine failures efficiently, including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
► Ensure accurate documentation of failures, interventions, repairs and used spare parts.
► Monitor maintenance-related KPIs, such as MTBF, MTTR, machine utilization and completion of planned maintenance activities.
► Identify critical spare parts, monitor stock levels and initiate reordering when needed.
► Cooperate with suppliers, machine manufacturers, internal partners and supporting functions.
► Participate in improvement projects aimed at increasing machine reliability, reducing losses and improving maintenance processes.
► Perform root cause analyses and develop sustainable solutions for recurring technical issues.
► Explore and evaluate innovative, digital and AI-based solutions in the areas of maintenance, documentation, data handling and process improvement.
Team leader responsibilities:
► Coordinate the daily work of a 4-member technical team.
► Prioritize, assign and follow up tasks based on project needs and available capacities.
► Provide technical support to team members and help remove operational or technical blockers.
► Support knowledge sharing, onboarding and professional development within the team.
► Plan team capacities transparently and highlight workload or resource conflicts when needed.
► Support effective information flow within the team and towards related areas.
► Identify improvement opportunities in team processes and support their implementation.
► Actively contribute to defining the professional direction, operational priorities and strategic goals of the group.
► Take ownership of improvement topics by developing ideas, preparing proposals and supporting their implementation.