Automation Engineering Lead – Global Projects

Dürr Group; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr Group Italy is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and oversee automation systems for automotive production. You will lead a multinational team, manage timelines and budgets, and interface with clients while ensuring compliant documentation.

The role requires strong design software skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), international experience, and fluent English and Chinese, with occasional travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in automation or automotive sectors.
• Fluent in Chinese and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Design and development of mechanical components and systems for automation equipment.
• Technical coordination of a team of mechanical designers/engineers from different entities.
• Supervision of design and validation activities.
• Supervision of project timeline to ensure engineering is completed on time.
• Supervision of project engineering budget and to steer the design within budget.
• Interface with clients and internal departments (production, quality, site, PM, R&D, controls).
• Management of technical specifications and project documentation.
• Process optimization and continuous improvement of technical solutions.
• Participation in international projects and short business travel to customer sites.
• Project / product FMEA analysis and documentation per Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and safety norms.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Leadership

Team coordination

English

Chinese

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

FMEA

Job description

Dürr Group Italy is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and oversee automation systems for automotive production. You will lead a multinational team, manage timelines and budgets, and interface with clients while ensuring compliant documentation.

The role requires strong design software skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), international experience, and fluent English and Chinese, with occasional travel to customer sites.