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Service Engineer (m/f/d)

OHB logoOHBMainz, GermanyPosted 1w ago

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OHB Digital Connect GmbH is a subsidiary of the Bremen-based space and technology group OHB SE. Its business activities focus on ground-based systems and services. These primarily include the operation of satellites as well as the provision of IT systems and applications for using satellite-generated data.

By combining various sensor technologies and data links, OHB Digital Connect GmbH is able to offer comprehensive solutions for acquiring and securely processing Earth observation and reconnaissance data. As an experienced supplier of satellite ground systems, antennas and telescopes, OHB Digital Connect GmbH is a reliable partner for the development of mechatronic systems.

With this broad portfolio, OHB Digital Connect GmbH is able to meet the requirements of customers from a wide range of industries and market segments.

For temporary employment of 18 months OHB Digital Connect GmbH in Mainz is looking for a ## Your Tasks - Develop and plan cost-effective assembly concepts, installation equipment, and support structures in close cooperation with relevant engineering and project teams - Plan, coordinate, and optimize all assembly activities and workflows to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution on site - Define, procure, and oversee the required installation aids and assembly equipment to guarantee quality, safety, and precision during execution - Support execution planning activities and ensure the successful implementation of assembly concepts at national and international project sites - Take responsibility for monitoring costs, schedules, and progress within the assigned scope while contributing to the continuous improvement of assembly processes - Independently provide engineering support for worldwide installation, commissioning, and service activities, acting as the technical point of contact on site ## Your Qualifications - Successfully completed degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering, or a comparable field - Experience in the planning and execution of structural steel, mechanical engineering, or industrial plant projects, with solid knowledge of design, structural analysis, and engineering principles - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, engineering and planning software, and industry-standard CAD tools, combined with a good understanding of project management principles - Structured and analytical working style with excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork skills, as well as a strong problem-solving mindset - Professional and confident presence, high reliability, determination, and a strong focus on quality, cost efficiency, and results - Good written and spoken German and English skills, along with willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required ## We offer Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days Mobile Work: Flexible working arrangement balancing remote and on-site work Structured on-boarding process (incl.

Assignment of a buddy in the first months) Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue space projects Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website .

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool. OHB Digital Connect GmbH Human Resources Questions regarding this posting?

Christian Wolten is available under ­ ­career@ohb.de .

From OHB's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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