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Electrical Fabrication and Assembly Technician

On-site in Teruel·Added 1 month ago

PLD Space

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Work mode: On-site, Teruel
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Vocational training in one of these fields: electromechanics, automation, or similar.
+3 years of experience in manufacturing electrical control panels and commissioning.
Ability to read electrical blueprints.
Location: Elche
Availability for travel during the commissioning phase: Teruel and Guayana.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Knowledge of MS Office.

Nice to have

Proactivity.
Problem-solving skills throughout all project phases.
Ability to work under pressure.
Organizational skills.
Pursuit of excellence in the work performed.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

· Physiotherapy at our facilities

· 50% discount on your health insurance

· You can add your family members to the health insurance at a competitive price.

· Healthy snacks and assorted fruit

· We encourage hands-on learning

· We promote professional growth through internal mobility and teamwork

· 23 vacation days + December 24th and 31st off.

· Flexible hours

· On-site daycare

· Restaurant tickets

· Transportation

· Training

The role

As an electrical manufacturing and assembly technician, your main mission within the automation area will consist of manufacturing electrical control panels, validating and commissioning them at the various PLD Space facilities.

What you'll do

Manufacturing and validation of electrical control panels and instrumentation designed by the electrical engineering team.
Manufacturing and validation of the field wiring required during system commissioning.
Performing preventive and corrective maintenance at the facilities.
Supporting the electrical engineering team during the commissioning phase.

About PLD Space

PLD Space is a Spanish aerospace company specializing in the development of reusable rocket launch systems. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its Miura 1 suborbital launch vehicle and the upcoming Miura 5 orbital rocket, positioning itself as a key player in the European small satellite launch market. With a team of over 200 engineers and technicians, PLD Space is one of the few private companies in Europe developing its own launch vehicles.

PLD Space operates from its headquarters in Elche, Spain, with additional facilities in Teruel and Huelva. The company is expanding its workforce and actively recruits international talent, offering opportunities in engineering, aerospace, and manufacturing. Its work culture is fast-paced and innovation-driven, making it an attractive destination for professionals looking to contribute to Europe's growing space industry.

Industry: Aerospace
Founded: 2011
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Elche, Spain
In Spain: Elche, Teruel, Huelva
Website: pldspace.com

Good to know if you are moving

PLD Space is headquartered in Elche, a city in the Valencia region, offering a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
The company is a pioneer in European private spaceflight, having launched the first private suborbital rocket in Europe.
International hires can expect to work in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge rocket technology.
Spain offers a favorable climate and lifestyle, with Elche being close to the Mediterranean coast.
The company is actively expanding its team, with open positions in engineering, manufacturing, and testing.

In their own words

About the company & team

PLD Space is an international company whose mission is to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Based in Elche and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a world reference in the small satellite launch vehicle sector. Its MIURA rocket family and its LINCE crew capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.

PLD Space has more than 188,000 m² of technical facilities in Elche, Teruel, Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), allowing it to offer complete launch services for satellites and other payloads into space.

Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and reliable access to space for satellites at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer the best launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, and national and international government agencies.

We have five core beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.

· Teamwork

· Effort

· Dynamism

· Commitment

· Make it easy

Join us to reinvent the way rockets are built!

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