Service & Maintenance Engineer (m/w/d)
Kraftblock
Company Overview
Kraftblock
Sulzbach, Germany
2014
Approximately 50-200 employees (Source: linkedin.com). The company has raised a total of 24.07 million USD in funding rounds, with the latest round amounting to 21.98 million USD (Source: kraftblock.com).
What They Do
Kraftblock specializes in **high-temperature thermal storage systems** designed to capture, store, and release heat for industrial applications (Source: kraftblock.com). The technology operates within a temperature range of 50°C to 1,300°C, enabling it to serve high-temperature industrial processes that have historically relied on fossil fuels (Source: kraftblock.com). The core innovation is a proprietary storage material based on recycled materials that withstands extreme temperatures while remaining durable (Source: kraftblock.com). Unlike battery-based energy storage solutions, Kraftblock's system stores energy directly as heat, which is significantly more efficient for process heat applications in heavy industry (Source: kraftblock.com).
Projects & Track Record
A significant publicly documented project is the **PepsiCo Lay's and Cheetos production facility** in Broek on Langedijk, Netherlands (Source: kraftblock.com). In collaboration with the energy company Eneco, Kraftblock is installing a completely new energy system that will fully replace the current consumption of 4.5 million cubic meters of natural gas annually with renewable energy (Source: kraftblock.com). The first phase involves replacing a 22-megawatt gas boiler, which is expected to reduce emissions by about 50%, with the complete system potentially reducing total site emissions by up to 98% upon completion (Source: kraftblock.com). This represents one of Kraftblock's first significant commercial projects secured in October 2022 (Source: kraftblock.com).
Recent Developments
Recent documented funding activities show that Kraftblock completed a Series B round about two years ago, raising 21.98 million USD (Source: kraftblock.com). This round included 20 million euros from several investors: Finindus, TechEnergy Ventures, Shell Ventures, Future Industry Ventures, A&G, and Moore Strategic Ventures (Source: kraftblock.com). Susanne König, co-founder and CEO, was elected president of the German Association for Energy Storage Systems, highlighting the growing influence of the company in the European energy storage community (Source: kraftblock.com).
Working at Kraftblock
Kraftblock positions itself with a climate-focused mission to decarbonize industrial heat, described as "one of the largest levers for reducing carbon emissions" (Source: kraftblock.com). The organization emphasizes the importance of collaboration, innovation, and coordination within the energy transition community, with leadership actively engaged in industry associations and collaborative projects (Source: kraftblock.com). The company is headquartered in Sulzbach, Germany, and is actively expanding internationally, which may lead to recruitment in European markets and potentially in the USA, Latin America, and East Asia (Source: kraftblock.com).
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Job Description
Kraftblock is a fast-growing cleantech company based in Sulzbach/Saar, Germany. We develop modular high-temperature energy storage systems that enable the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries by flexibly storing and using waste heat and renewable energy. Backed by leading international investors, we are driving the global transformation toward a net-zero industrial future.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Plan, organize, and execute maintenance and repair activities
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve technical faults in areas such as instrumentation, piping, static and rotary equipment, DCS/PLC systems
- Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation and sensors
- Operate and optimize electrical subsystems (e.g. drives, fans, relays, breakers, grounding systems)
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, protocols, and reports (including remote troubleshooting documentation)
Customer Interaction & Field Service
- Conduct on-site service visits and system interventions at customer locations (domestic and international)
- Act as a technical point of contact for customers and ensure service satisfaction
- Coordinate and supervise external service providers and contractors
- Support the drafting and management of service and maintenance contracts
System Optimization & Innovation
- Analyze system malfunctions and recommend technical improvements
- Develop and implement predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance strategies
- Collaborate with software, process, and data teams to create digital twins, condition monitoring, and predictive fault detection dashboards
- Support lifecycle innovation by recommending system upgrades and design-for-maintenance improvements
- Contribute to HAZOP and risk assessment processes
- Develop training manuals and conduct training sessions for plant operators
What do you bring?
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation & Control Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field
- Several years of experience in service, maintenance, or operations of process or industrial systems
- Solid understanding of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems (EMSR)
- Hands-on experience with DCS and/or PLC systems (basic programming knowledge required)
- Experience managing external contractors and technical projects
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer orientation
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written); German is a plus
- Confident using MS Office; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus
- Self-starter with a hands-on mentality, team spirit, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel internationally and participate in on-call duty rotation
What we offer?
- Permanent full-time contract in a future-oriented cleantech company
- Flexible work models with remote work options and trust-based working hours
- Personal development through tailored training and development programs
- Flat hierarchies, ownership opportunities, and space for ideas
- Diverse international projects with real impact on the energy transition
- Strong team culture with open communication and regular team events
- Modern work environment with global collaboration tools
- Competitive salary package including pension plan and health initiatives
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About the role
March 21, 2026
Full time
Company
- Sulzbach/Saar, Germany
Several years of experience in service, maintenance, or operations of process or industrial systems
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