Mechanical Maintenance and Test Engineer/Technician (m/w/d) NL

Job Description

European Test Services (ETS) B.V. – an AIRBUS and IABG joint venture – serves as the driving force behind the operations and maintenance of the prestigious European Space Agency (ESA) test centre, located in the Netherlands. ETS is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Test and Maintenance Engineer / Technician, dedicated to maintaining, preparing, performing and reporting testing operations of the mechanical facilities. As a key member of our team, the Test and Maintenance Engineer / Technician will report to the ETS Mechanical Technical Manager, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of mechanical tests and contributing to the overall success of our company.


  • Perform acoustic, vibration, shock, mass property tests in accordance with applicable test requirements as operator and as test responsible leading the test team
  • Carry out and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities on equipment within the Mechanical Testing team's scope
  • Execute test preparation including instrumentation
  • Report any deviation, lead investigations, and implement corrective measures required to perform corrective maintenance on testing equipment
  • Support facility maintenance, modifications and upgrades, liaising with suppliers and consultants and coordinate 3rd parties on site
  • Compile test (and maintenance) reports
  • Cooperate with international customers and test team in the frame of complex space programs and industrial projects
  • Contribute to continuous improvement process by providing suggestions, participating to lesson learnt sessions, reviewing and updating ETS documentation

  • Bachelor degree or technical professional qualification
  • Experience with mechanical test and measurement systems
  • A good knowledge of vibration and acoustic facilities used in the mechanical testing of components, subsystems or systems
  • Basic knowledge and ability to troubleshoot on electrical systems and diagrams
  • Ability to perform tasks independently according to the applicable processes and requirements
  • Fluent English language, both written and spoken
  • Ability to work occasionally in shift and on Saturdays

  • With us, you will work on exciting national and increasingly international projects.
  • Work in a model that perfectly suits your life situation: enjoy maximum flexibility with the option of working remotely up to three days a week and adapting your working hours to your individual needs.
  • Your overtime will be credited to your time account and can be converted into well-deserved leisure time.
  • We support you as a parent with a preferential nursery place near our location in Ottobrunn.
  • With the EGym WellPass, we open up a wide range of ways for you to achieve fitness and well-being – discover new sports and stay active!
  • Benefit from an attractive company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits to provide for your future
  • Look forward to additional holiday and Christmas bonuses to make your holidays and time off even more enjoyable
  • We make it easy for you to get started with us: on your first day at work, you will be assigned a mentor and given an induction plan, and our welcome days offer you the perfect opportunity to get to know your new colleagues and feel at home with us.
  • Take advantage of our extensive training opportunities to develop your skills – from leadership development to specialised training courses.
  • At our main location, you will find two restaurants offering a varied selection of dishes, and at other locations you will benefit from a meal allowance.
  • Celebrate successes with us! Whether summer parties, Christmas parties or other events – community is very important to us.
  • Join our in-house sports clubs and take part in a wide range of activities such as tennis, football, mountain sports or endurance sports.
  • Receive exclusive discounts and benefits through our partnerships with numerous external partners.
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