MAINTENANCE MANAGER, Zaragoza, Spain
Job Description:
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager who will ensure the optimal performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of production equipment within a specific part of the battery manufacturing production cycle, by leading maintenance strategies, supporting the industrialization of new production lines, and minimizing downtime.
Main responsabilities:
• Lead the overall equipment management strategy, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of production assets.
• Drive the industrialization of new production lines, overseeing equipment qualification and ensuring a smooth ramp-up to mass production.
• Ensure rapid resolution of technical issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance.
• Develop and lead the maintenance team, setting KPIs, building capabilities, and ensuring high performance and operational excellence.
• Define and implement preventive maintenance and cost optimization strategies to reduce failure rates and maintenance costs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure equipment meets safety, quality, and production requirements while driving continuous process improvement.
Company:
Contemporary Star Energy is a joint venture created by Stellantis and CATL to advance affordable and sustainable electric mobility in Europe. Bringing together global automotive leadership and next-generation battery innovation, we lead the evolution of cleaner and smarter mobility. Our large-scale, carbon-neutral battery manufacturing project contributes to the European electrification ecosystem and supports the regional supply chain for battery production.
Strategically located next to the Stellantis Plant in Zaragoza, Spain, the Gigafactory will produce next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with a capacity of up to 50 GWh.
REQUIREMENTS
Competences:
Experience: At least 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the battery, manufacturing, or automotive sectors, with proven team management experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related fields.
Languages: High level of English (minimum C1).
JOB CONDITIONS
Wage: Attractive Compensation
Location: Availability to work onsite at our facilities in Figueruelas (Zaragoza). Type of contract: Indefinite
Full-time/part-time: full-time Hours per week: 40
Benefits package
HOW TO APPLY
Email with your CV to: euresaragon@aragon.es
With copy to: eures.nordicos@aragon.es
Mark your application: JOB OFFER 5812 and your name
Deadline: 31/10/2026
Observations: Candidates must have the right to free movement of workers within the EU (Spanish nationality or nationality of another EU country) or hold a valid work permit for Spain.
• EURES SUPPORT FOR LABOUR MOBILITY: Applicable only if the worker resides outside Spain and relocates for employment purposes. Find out about financial assistance for attending the interview and/or for the subsequent relocation to the destination country if you are offered the position
• Requirements and procedures can be found in: EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme (TMS) in which Spain participates. Contact the EURES adviser in your country
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager who will ensure the optimal performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of production equipment within a specific part of the battery manufacturing production cycle, by leading maintenance strategies, supporting the industrialization of new production lines, and minimizing downtime.
Main responsabilities:
• Lead the overall equipment management strategy, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of production assets.
• Drive the industrialization of new production lines, overseeing equipment qualification and ensuring a smooth ramp-up to mass production.
• Ensure rapid resolution of technical issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance.
• Develop and lead the maintenance team, setting KPIs, building capabilities, and ensuring high performance and operational excellence.
• Define and implement preventive maintenance and cost optimization strategies to reduce failure rates and maintenance costs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure equipment meets safety, quality, and production requirements while driving continuous process improvement.
Company:
Contemporary Star Energy is a joint venture created by Stellantis and CATL to advance affordable and sustainable electric mobility in Europe. Bringing together global automotive leadership and next-generation battery innovation, we lead the evolution of cleaner and smarter mobility. Our large-scale, carbon-neutral battery manufacturing project contributes to the European electrification ecosystem and supports the regional supply chain for battery production.
Strategically located next to the Stellantis Plant in Zaragoza, Spain, the Gigafactory will produce next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with a capacity of up to 50 GWh.
REQUIREMENTS
Competences:
- Proficiency in PLC programming with at least two of the following platforms: Omron, Mitsubishi, Siemens, or Keyence.
- Strong knowledge of at least one high-level programming language (C, C++, C#, or LabVIEW).
- Experience working with industrial robots such as YAMAHA, ABB, KUKA, EPSON, or FANUC.
- Familiarity with vision systems and CCD control technologies (e.g., Cognex, Omron, Keyence).
- Solid technical drawing skills, including basic mechanical design and advanced electrical schematics using tools such as SolidWorks, Eplan, or AutoCAD.
Experience: At least 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the battery, manufacturing, or automotive sectors, with proven team management experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related fields.
Languages: High level of English (minimum C1).
JOB CONDITIONS
Wage: Attractive Compensation
Location: Availability to work onsite at our facilities in Figueruelas (Zaragoza). Type of contract: Indefinite
Full-time/part-time: full-time Hours per week: 40
Benefits package
HOW TO APPLY
Email with your CV to: euresaragon@aragon.es
With copy to: eures.nordicos@aragon.es
Mark your application: JOB OFFER 5812 and your name
Deadline: 31/10/2026
Observations: Candidates must have the right to free movement of workers within the EU (Spanish nationality or nationality of another EU country) or hold a valid work permit for Spain.
• EURES SUPPORT FOR LABOUR MOBILITY: Applicable only if the worker resides outside Spain and relocates for employment purposes. Find out about financial assistance for attending the interview and/or for the subsequent relocation to the destination country if you are offered the position
• Requirements and procedures can be found in: EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme (TMS) in which Spain participates. Contact the EURES adviser in your country