About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 14.2pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Role Description</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 14.2pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">To strengthen our technical team, we are looking for an <strong>R&D Engineer</strong> with proven experience in product development, design improvement, and industrial innovation within a structured manufacturing environment.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 14.2pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">The selected candidate will be responsible for developing new products, improving existing solutions, and contributing to the optimization of materials, processes, and technical performance. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Production, Purchasing, Suppliers, Project Management, Mechanical Design, Sales, and Service to ensure that new developments are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with customer and business needs.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 14.2pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">This position requires a proactive, analytical, and hands-on professional with a strong engineering mindset, capable of managing technical activities from concept to validation, commissioning support, and industrial implementation, while also cooperating with the Group Technology function on innovation initiatives and technical know-how development.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 14.2pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Main Duties and Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Develop new products and technologies in line with business needs and technical requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Perform technical feasibility analyses and requirement studies through CAD tools and product analysis.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Support product design and technical validation activities, including testing, prototyping, and simulations.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Prepare and maintain project technical documentation, including drawings, tables, bills of materials, and reports.</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 84.8pt 0.0cm 1.2px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Suppliers, Project Management, Mechanical Design, Sales, and Service to ensure effective project execution.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 84.8pt 0.0cm 1.2px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Interface with the external consultant responsible for technical and safety compliance, including CE-related requirements; prior knowledge in this area will be considered a plus.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 84.8pt 0.0cm 1.2px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Provide support during installation and commissioning phases to ensure technical solutions are correctly implemented.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 84.8pt 0.0cm 1.2px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Visit plants for on-site surveys, verification of adopted solutions, and definition of corrective actions for any technical issues.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Collaborate with the Group Technology department to align developments, share know-how, and support innovation initiatives.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 14.2pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Required Skills</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Proven experience in a similar R&D role, preferably within the relevant industrial sector.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and Solid Edge; familiarity with simulation tools will be considered a plus.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Basic knowledge of technical standards and product safety requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Availability to travel occasionally for short business trips.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Strong teamworking attitude and ability to cooperate effectively with other departments such as Service, Purchasing, and Production.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">High level of accuracy, strong problem-solving skills, and a results-oriented mindset with the ability to meet deadlines; excellent interpersonal and mediation skills.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 14.2pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Experience gained in structured industrial environments, preferably within the mechanical or manufacturing sector.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Knowledge of testing methods, technical simulations, and product validation processes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Familiarity with ERP systems and product lifecycle or technical documentation management tools.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Knowledge of CE marking processes and technical compliance requirements will be considered a plus.</span></li> </ul><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 14.2pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Employment Terms & Compensation </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 14.2pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 21.2pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Employment type</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">: Permanent contract </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 21.2pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Working hours</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">: Full-time. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Location</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">: Collecorvino (Pescara), with possible hybrid working arrangements according to company policy.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Benefits</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">:</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 1.2px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Company canteen.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 1.2px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Flexible working hours.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 42.4pt 0.0cm 1.2px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Travel allowance depending on job level.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 84.8pt 0.0cm 1.2px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0075bd">Training and professional development opportunities.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul>