Zentis Holding GmbH invests in and manages companies in Germany and abroad. It also performs shared services and fulfils overarching tasks for the companies of the Zentis Group. Our companies are particularly leading manufacturers of fruit preparations for the dairy, bakery and confectionery processing industries. The Zentis Group also offers a wide range of products, including jams, sweet spreads and confectionery for end consumers, as well as customized food solutions for the food service industry.
We are looking for a qualified Certified Industrial Electrician (m/f/d) who is motivated to pursue an international career path.
Certified Industrial Electrician (m/f/d) Food Industry
International Assignment (Germany ↔ USA)
Your tasks:
This position offers a unique setup: during the first year, you will work in an integrated transatlantic model (approximately 50% in Aachen, Germany, and 50% in Plymouth, Indiana, USA). This allows you to build in-depth technical knowledge, familiarize yourself with our production systems, and gain hands-on experience in both environments.
After this initial phase, you will transition into a long-term role in Plymouth, Indiana (USA), under a local employment contract, contributing to the ongoing development and optimization of our operations.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and industrial equipment
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis in production environments
- Support of batch-based production processes, particularly within the food industry
- Execution of preventive maintenance and continuous improvement measures
- Documentation of maintenance activities in line with company and regulatory standards
- Collaboration with cross-functional and international teams in Germany and the U.S.
- After relocation: Ensuring reliable plant operations and further development of technical standards on-site
Your profile:
- Completed vocational training as a Certified Electrician / Industrial Electrician / Mechatronics Technician or comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience in the food industry or in the technical support of batch-based process production systems
- Extensive hands-on experience in the maintenance and servicing of industrial equipment
- Good knowledge of EPLAN (e.g., EPLAN Electric P8) for electrical design, documentation, and troubleshooting
- Very good English and good German language skills (written and spoken)
- High level of intercultural openness and adaptability
- Strong problem-solving skills combined with a structured and reliable way of working
- Team-oriented mindset combined with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Willingness to work in an international setup during the first year (approx. 50% Germany / 50% USA) as well as to permanently relocate to Plymouth, Indiana (USA) after 12 months, including the ability to meet U.S. visa requirements
We will support your training on site in Aachen and your transition to the USA in a professional and structured manner. This includes assistance with finding accommodation and guidance throughout the U.S. visa application process.
Advantages & Benefits:
Please send us your electronic application using our career portal on Zentis.de only.