- Location
- Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
RIMOWA is seeking a Maintenance Mechatronics Technician for its production facility in Cologne, working on preventive maintenance and servicing of production equipment in a manufacturing environment combining artisanal production and automated processes. The role supports reliable production through fault-finding, repairs, equipment documentation, procurement and safety compliance. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve faults in machines and automated production equipment.
- Replace assemblies, spare parts and wear parts on machines and equipment.
- Monitor and troubleshoot the automated conveyor system, including the pallet conveyor.
- Maintain and update machine and equipment documentation, digitizing it where appropriate.
- Procure spare parts, operating supplies and external service services.
- Support, supervise and document repairs and installation work carried out by external contractors.
- Maintain maintenance logs and reports on daily work.
- Provide occasional support with fixture construction.
- Monitor and document inspection deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Completed vocational training in mechatronics, or as an energy and industrial systems electronics technician or an automation technology electronics technician with good mechanical knowledge.
- Several years of maintenance experience, with good knowledge of pneumatics, electronics, mechanics and hydraulics.
- Practical experience with automated equipment incorporating industrial robotics, such as KUKA, ABB and Siemens S7, is an advantage.
- Good documentation skills.
- Strong communication skills and a desire to work as part of a team.
- Organizational ability combined with an independent, hands-on approach.
- Solid MS Office skills.
- Knowledge of aluminium as a material is an advantage.
- CNC knowledge is desirable.
- Good spoken and written German.
- English language skills are an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Several years of maintenance experience; minimum 3 years.
Education
Completed vocational training in mechatronics, or as an energy and industrial systems electronics technician or an automation technology electronics technician with good mechanical knowledge.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Benefits
30 days of paid annual leave; Corporate Benefits and a 30% discount on the RIMOWA range; occupational pension provision with a high employer contribution or other employee savings benefits after at least six months of service; an employee canteen serving freshly prepared, reasonably priced lunches; free employee parking; subsidised Deutschlandticket; an international working environment and development opportunities within LVMH.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
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