Service Technician Photovoltaics (m/f/x)

About us

Otovo is a leading company in the renewable energy sector, specializing in the installation of photovoltaic systems for private households. Founded in 2016 in Norway, we are now active in several European countries and have been operating in Germany since 2021. Our goal: to make solar energy accessible, cost-effective, and uncomplicated for everyone.

Otovo was founded to solve a simple but important problem: to make home energy systems reliable and worry-free. Our team values safety, technical excellence, and excellent customer service. We believe that reliable energy should not require complicated processes.

To achieve this, we offer our customers a comprehensive service – from installation to regular maintenance – and ensure that problems are solved quickly and efficiently.

Your tasks

• Diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of photovoltaic systems, battery systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and associated electrical components

• Performing regular maintenance: checking wiring, inverters, battery status, functional tests

• Commissioning and updates of systems: electrical configurations, grounding checks, inverter parameters, ATS tests of generators

• Carrying out electrical work, both routine and unscheduled

• Direct customer contact: explaining faults, finding solutions, follow-up

• Documentation: service reports, photos, checklists, materials used

• Availability for emergencies and on-call duty

• All activities in strict adherence to German standards (VDE 0100, VDE 0105, GSE processes adapted to German requirements)

Your profile

• Completed technical training in electrical engineering or comparable qualification

• At least 2 years of professional experience in the electrical field, ideally with direct experience in photovoltaics, battery systems, or generators

• Certificates according to VDE

• Ability to read electrical circuit diagrams and safely use professional measuring equipment

• Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (VDE 0100, VDE 0105, GSE and grid operator processes)

• Driver's license class B and willingness for daily field work

• Strong communication skills with customers and ability to work independently

• Ability to lift loads up to 25 kg

• Strict adherence to safety regulations (DGUV, PPE)

• Certification for working at height (optional, advantageous)

What we offer

• Permanent employment contract

• Annual salary between €45,000 and €65,000 gross, depending on experience and qualification

• Meal vouchers and travel expense reimbursement

• Company car

• Full work clothing and PPE

• Continuous training and support for certifications (VDE, manufacturer updates)

• Dynamic work environment with state-of-the-art technology and technical support

Equal opportunity

We welcome applications from people of all genders (m/f/d) and ensure equal opportunities in accordance with German law. A valid work or residence permit for the EU is required.

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