Junior Mechanical Engineer for Sustainable Tech R&D

Institute Itech; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expense reimbursement

Mentorship by senior engineers

Cross-project exposure

Growth toward Senior/Lead roles

Work on flagship projects

Job summary

Institute Itech in Milan seeks a precise and passionate Junior Mechanical Engineer to join its research and engineering team. You will apply CAD design, develop components, and prototype mechanical systems across flagship projects.

You will work alongside senior engineers, contribute to drawings, testing, and documentation, and grow toward Senior Mechanical Engineer or Lead Design Engineer as your contributions expand across environmental, urban, and data infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in a mechanical engineering or design role (academic and thesis experience considered).
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerancing, and technical drawing standards.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks simultaneously in a structured and organized manner.
• Attention to detail and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
• Thesis or project experience in mechanical design, prototyping, or applied engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine 2D and 3D mechanical designs using CAD software
• Produce detailed technical drawings, assembly models, and component specifications
• Iterate on designs based on engineering requirements, manufacturing constraints, and project feedback
• Maintain organized and version-controlled design documentation
• Support the physical prototyping of mechanical components and assemblies
• Assist in the setup and execution of mechanical testing and validation procedures
• Document test results and contribute to technical reports and design reviews
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams across projects including Balloon™, Oxyleaf™, Terra™, and Biocity™
• Provide mechanical design input during concept and development phases of concurrent projects
• Identify and communicate design risks, proposing practical solutions in collaboration with senior engineers
• Support the identification and evaluation of manufacturing processes and suppliers
• Coordinate with external fabricators or workshops for prototype production
• Verify manufactured parts against design specifications and quality standards
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for all mechanical design activities
• Contribute to internal reports, design packages, and project deliverables
• Support IP and patent documentation processes related to mechanical innovations

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical design

Technical drawing

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Institute Itech in Milan seeks a precise and passionate Junior Mechanical Engineer to join its research and engineering team. You will apply CAD design, develop components, and prototype mechanical systems across flagship projects.

You will work alongside senior engineers, contribute to drawings, testing, and documentation, and grow toward Senior Mechanical Engineer or Lead Design Engineer as your contributions expand across environmental, urban, and data infrastructure initiatives.