Maintenance Technician (F/M/D) en Animore

Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for an entry-level, full-time Maintenance Technician to join our Operations team in Munich, supporting the upkeep of our production workstation fleet and robotics infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with a technical software or computer science background who is comfortable working in Linux environments and wants hands-on exposure to both hardware and software systems. No prior professional experience is required – training will be provided.

You will work directly with production machines, robotic hardware, and connected tooling, diagnosing issues, resolving faults, and helping keep our systems running reliably. This is a hands-on, onsite role for someone who is curious, enjoys solving unfamiliar problems, and is comfortable switching between different types of technical tasks. This position reports to the Operations Coordinator.

Your Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and commission new production stations and robotic embodiments, including hardware setup, cabling, and full software/OS configuration.
• Perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of Linux-based workstations and robotics hardware, diagnosing issues across both hardware and software.
• Work regularly in the Linux terminal for diagnostics, configuration, and routine system administration.
• Support GPU-enabled workstations, Docker environments, and related infrastructure.
• Take ownership of unfamiliar or previously unseen technical problems, applying structured debugging and critical thinking to resolve them.
• Document issues, fixes, and procedures, and support testing of new equipment and tooling.
• Take on a variety of ad hoc technical and operational tasks as priorities shift.

Requirements

Must-have

• Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical field – through formal education or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid working knowledge of Linux and genuine comfort operating in the terminal / command line.
• Basic programming skills (e.g. Python, Bash, or similar).
• Willingness to work hands-on with both hardware and software, including physical assembly and lifting of hardware/equipment.
• Strong debugging skills and critical thinking, with the ability to work through new and unknown problems methodically.
• Eager to learn, open-minded, and flexible with day-to-day task variety.
• Fluent in English.

Nice-to-have

• Prior exposure to Docker, GPU-enabled systems, or robotics hardware.
• Fluency in German

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Various employee subsidies and perks, including public transportation and wellness support
• Work with a world-class team in a flat hierarchy, with direct collaboration alongside the founders and engineering team
• Opportunity to make a real impact by working on cutting-edge robotics and AI systems
• Fast growth potential in a rapidly evolving company and industry
• International office environment with English as the official working language

Recruiting Process

Your recruiting partner for this role is Madhulika (she/her). You can expect upto 4 rounds of interviews including an onsite visit to our office in Munich.