(Senior) E-bike Mechanic, Karlsruhe

Das ist der Job

We have refurbished over 100,000 e-bikes in just four years and are growing fast!

Darum lohnt es sich

The mechanic team repairs a large number of different used e-bikes and refurbishes them to excellent condition, providing Upway’s customers with a vast and high-quality e-bike selection.

You will work with your teammates in our Refurbishment Centre in Illingen, dealing with e-bikes only and using the highest quality materials and most modern tech there is. Team Collaboration: You are an important team player, contributing your ideas for optimizing the workshop operations and workflows.

Benefits Diverse Workload: You will work on a huge variety of different e-bikes, ensuring constant variety in terms of bike types, models, and brands. Modern Workspace: You work with state-of-the-art tools and equipment—including the latest repair diagnostic devices—in a comfortable environment featuring electric stands.

Expert Team: Your team consists of experienced mechanics from whom you can learn a great deal. Startup Culture: Upway is a young company with a great team and ample room for your personal development.

Grow with the company and help ensure that your workplace brings joy to you and your team every day! #J-18808-Ljbffr (Senior) E-bike Mechanic, Karlsruhe Department: Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: Karlsruhe Reporting To: Head of Mechanics Compensation: €29,000 - €34,000 / year Description Upway is a fast growing startup building the largest marketplace for refurbished e-bikes globally.

We are looking for a Bike Mechanic for our Upway Illingen Refurbishment Centre, currently our largest Centre in the world. As a Mechanic, you will carry out the entire repair process of an e-bike and ensure that the bikes are delivered in excellent quality.

Due to the large selection of different e-bikes (speed bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes; heavily used to almost new), the job remains varied and highly challenging.

Key Responsibilities Full Repair Cycle: You manage the entire process, from initial assessment and inspection to precise fault detection , professional spare parts selection , and the execution of the actual repair .

Technical Authority: You determine the necessary scope of the repair, making decisions based on technical expertise, not customer requests . Quality Assurance: You conduct meticulous quality controls to ensure our customers receive perfectly refurbished e-bikes at all times.

Expert Input: You contribute your specialized knowledge in hardware and software . Continuous Improvement: You actively participate in the ongoing enhancement of our repair processes and the overall quality of our e-bikes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Professional Background: You have experience as a bicycle mechanic, two-wheel mechanic, two-wheel mechatronics technician, automotive mechanic (Kfz-Mechaniker:in), or possess mechanical/craftsmanship experience from a similar field.

Ideally, you have completed one of the relevant vocational training programs (apprenticeships). However, we also welcome career changers (Quereinsteiger) who bring a solid understanding of (E-)bike repairs! Skills & Attitude: You are highly organized and enjoy thorough, independent work.

Growth Mindset: You enjoy experimenting with new repair processes and continuously improving them. Language Skills: You have good proficiency in German and/or English. You will become an absolute expert in the e-bike market, having seen almost every bicycle in your workshop.

Focus on Mechanics: You will have no direct customer contact, allowing you to focus entirely on what you enjoy most—wrenching and repairs! Work-Life Balance: You always have your weekends free, as we only work on weekdays. Compensation: You will receive a competitive fixed monthly salary.

Career Growth: We evaluate your performance every six months, giving you the opportunity for promotion and professional advancement.