Engineering Team Leader

About Flexlink

FlexLink, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, is an industry leader in automated production and material flow solutions, providing customers with state-of-the-art solutions that deliver production efficiency and enable sustainable manufacturing.

FlexLink serves a broad customer base in different industries: food, beverage, tissue & hygiene, personal care, pharma & healthcare, automotive and electronics.

FlexLink is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia has operating units in 36 countries, a turnover of 2,084 million euros in 2023 and over 8,000 employees.

About the project

We are at the forefront of innovation, pioneering the next-generation material handling and transportation system within the cutting-edge semiconductor sector.

Joining our strategic project, where the high technological content will optimize material flow, you will be a vital link between groundbreaking innovation and practical execution.

As part of our dynamic execution team, you will bring this technology from concept to reality, collaborating with top engineers, getting advanced training at our R&D hub in Sweden, and leading its application at our customer’s facility in Sicily.

About the role

As the Engineering Team Leader, you will lead the engineering team responsible for the configuration and integration of an innovative transportation system for the semiconductor industry. Based in Bologna, you will collaborate closely with R&D in Sweden to develop an in-depth understanding of our solutions, overseeing the deployment and operational success of this advanced technology at customer sites.

In this senior role, you will take full ownership of the project execution, from planning and coordinating technical efforts to ensuring timely and successful system integration. With a customer-centric approach, you will work closely with stakeholders to manage project requirements and solve complex operational challenges in the field.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring high performance and collaboration
• Oversee the configuration, integration, and commissioning of transportation systems at customer sites
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery
• Act as the key point of contact for customers, understanding their operational needs and aligning technical solutions to meet these requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges, providing hands-on technical guidance to the team
• Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure system improvements and feature enhancements are effectively implemented
• Ensure all technical documentation is up-to-date and meets both internal and customer requirements
• Monitor system performance post-deployment, implementing solutions for ongoing improvement and reliability

What you need to be successful

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or equivalent), and at least 15 years of relevant professional work experience
• Strong experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex, large-scale industrial projects
• Proven track record in system integration, configuration, and commissioning in high-tech environments
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and resources effectively
• Strong customer orientation and ability to anticipate and address operational needs
• Solid understanding of automation technologies, material handling systems, and transportation systems in industrial settings
• Fluency in the English language, both written and spoken
• High availability to travel
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving
• Hands-on attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams