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On-site in Bilbao·Added 7 days ago (last checked 13 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Bilbao
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
- Driving licence
- Required
- Benefits
- Private health insurance






Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Technical training: Higher Vocational Training Degree in Industrial Mechatronics, Electrotechnical and Automated Systems, Thermal and Fluid Installation Maintenance, or similar training.
- Experience:
- More than 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician in industrial environments.
- Ability to carry out mechanical, electrical and pneumatic interventions autonomously
- Occupational Health and Safety:
- Basic training in Occupational Risk Prevention.
- Authorization or qualification to perform electrical work.
- Personal competencies:
- Positive attitude and problem-solving orientation.
- Practical profile with an interest in continuous learning.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Other requirements:
- Driver's license.
- Availability to travel daily between both work centers.
- Basic level of English for reading technical manuals.
Nice to have
- The following will be positively valued:
- Knowledge of vacuum systems and leak detection.
- Experience in cleanroom environments (ISO 14644).
- Knowledge of compressed air and pressure equipment.
- Experience with fire protection installations.
- Certification for mobile elevated platforms or forklifts.
- Experience using CMMS (GMAO) systems and 5S methodologies.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Projects with purpose and global impact: your work will be key to ensuring that the vacuum systems, cleanrooms, and facilities where we build and test our satellites are safe, reliable, and always available.
- Professional development in a high-tech environment: you will receive training in vacuum technology, cleanroom operations, and industrial systems—knowledge that is uncommon in other maintenance roles.
- Flexible schedule: because balance and trust are part of our way of working, always within the needs of production and planned interventions.
- Young and dynamic environment: you will be part of a proactive team where autonomy, innovation, and collaboration define the day-to-day.
- Private medical insurance: because your well-being is a priority.
- Campus benefits: discounts at UPV/EHU campus restaurants, fresh fruit, good coffee, and a motivating work environment.
The role
At SATLANTIS, we design advanced space technologies to tackle global challenges from space. Now you can contribute your technical and practical skills to a mission that looks far beyond Earth.
This position places you at the center of our operations and maintenance activities. As a Maintenance and Infrastructure Technician, you will be responsible for keeping our equipment and facilities at both work sites in safe, clean, and production-ready condition, working side by side with our Maintenance and Infrastructure Engineer.
What you'll do
You will be part of the Operations team, reporting to the Maintenance and Infrastructure Engineer. You will be responsible for executing the maintenance of equipment and facilities at our two centers in Bizkaia, transforming maintenance plans into safe, efficient, and correctly documented interventions.
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Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Execute the preventive maintenance plan for production equipment and facilities.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults, recording each intervention and its probable cause.
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Vacuum and pneumatic production equipment
- Perform first-level maintenance of vacuum systems (pumps, vacuum gauges, seals, flanges, and leak checks).
- Maintain the compressed air installation (compressor, dryer, tank, and distribution network), following the Engineer's technical instructions.
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Cleanroom facilities
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks for the cleanroom infrastructure (FFUs, filters, differential pressure, and support for particle monitoring).
- Comply with gowning protocols and contamination control.
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Internal regulatory inspections
- Perform and record periodic verifications assigned by regulations and internal procedures, such as quarterly fire extinguisher inspections or user checks of compressed air tanks.
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Support for external companies
- Act as the on-site contact for external service providers (cleaning, waste management, specialized maintenance).
- Manage access, work permits, accompaniment, and initial validation of the work performed.
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Waste management
- Ensure correct segregation, labeling, and storage of waste at both centers.
- Coordinate collections with the authorized waste manager.
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CMMS (GMAO) records
- Record work orders, hours dedicated, spare parts consumption, and technical readings.
- Keep the spare parts warehouse and tools organized.
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Order and cleanliness (5S) and layout changes
- Apply 5S standards in workshops and technical areas.
- Perform minor modifications to facilities, assemblies, relocations, connections, and signage.
- Report deviations and propose practical improvements detected in the field.
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Equipment commissioning
- Support the reception, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and infrastructure.
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Audits
- Collaborate in internal and external audits (quality, waste, and order and cleanliness), preparing areas, records, and evidence.
- Implement corrective actions in the operational area.
Are you up for it?
If you enjoy solving problems practically, working directly with equipment and facilities, and are motivated by knowing that your work contributes to putting satellites into orbit, this is your opportunity.
Apply and join the SATLANTIS mission! 🚀
About SATLANTIS
SATLANTIS is a space technology company specializing in high-resolution Earth observation imaging systems and satellite manufacturing. Based in Bilbao, Spain, the company develops and operates advanced optical payloads and small satellites for defense, security, and environmental monitoring applications. With a growing portfolio of space missions and a team of engineers and scientists, SATLANTIS is positioned as a key player in the European space industry.
SATLANTIS operates primarily from its headquarters in Bilbao, with a strong focus on engineering, production, and satellite operations. The company is actively expanding its team, offering roles in electronics, AI, cybersecurity, and space systems engineering. For international professionals, SATLANTIS provides an opportunity to work in the dynamic Spanish space sector, contributing to cutting-edge satellite technology and Earth observation missions. The work culture is technical and mission-driven, with a collaborative environment suited for those passionate about space and defense applications.
- Industry
- Space and Defense Imaging
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 50–200
- Headquarters
- Bilbao, Spain
- In Spain
- Bilbao
Good to know if you are moving
- SATLANTIS is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, offering a unique opportunity to work in the Basque Country's growing aerospace hub.
- The company is involved in full satellite lifecycle, from design and production to operations, providing diverse technical roles.
- As a Spanish company, SATLANTIS offers a chance to contribute to national and European space missions.
- The company has a strong focus on Earth observation, with applications in defense, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
- Bilbao is a vibrant city with a high quality of life and a growing international community, making it an attractive relocation destination.
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