Purpose of the role * Manages the preliminary and executive design phases related to the development of new products and the optimization of existing ones. He/she will be responsible for managing the R&D division of DC Contactor reporting directly to the R&D Manager.

Main responsibilities

• Leading and planning the activities of a design team consisting of engineers and technicians
• Supervising the troubleshooting process, providing expertise and guidance in solving problems arising from faults
• Proposes and guides the implementation of technical and commercial solutions according to requirement specifications
• Check of the technical documentation (purchase documents, test procedures, calculation documents, etc.)
• Follows technical development, interfacing with other company functions
• Defines testing, validation and system acceptance procedures
• Providing the necessary support to production if required
  
  

The ideal profile meets the following requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering
• At least 10 years in R&D design roles for electromechanical equipment, preferably DC applications
• Proficient use of mechanical and electrical CAD (2D and 3D)
• Excellent use of calculation and simulation tools (structural finite element analysis, electrical simulation, electromagnetic simulation, CFD)
• Excellent ability to analyze and define technical specifications;
• Deep sensitivity to the economic aspect of technical choices made in a VAVE perspective
• Excellent use of company tools (SAP, PLM Windchill, CREO)
• Excellent knowledge of DFMEA, LCC, RAMS analyses
• Use of Microsoft Office SW packages
• Proven methodology in following the steps of the innovation process
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
  
  

Fundamental theoretical knowledge

- Electrical circuits
- Electrical and electromechanical components
- Knowledge of the calculation criteria for selecting the components of an electrical circuit
- Basic knowledge of electronic circuits
- Magnetic circuits
- Problems related to electric arc and its extinction
- Verification of 2D and 3D drawings, specifications and calculation analyses, and relevant approvals

Preferred attitudinal skills

- Leadership and team motivation skills
- Strong aptitude for teamwork
- Willingness for training and continuous learning
- Planning ability and result orientation

What we offer

- Permanent contract
- Gross annual remuneration in line with actual experience and competitive with market levels
- Excellent opportunity for professional growth in a highly qualified team and a dynamic, international context.
- Location: Milan