JUNIOR TECHNICAL PROJECT ENGINEER

Fondazione Chips-IT; Pavia; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A nonprofit research organization in Pavia is seeking a Junior Technical Project Engineer to support research projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and project management skills. Responsibilities include coordinating communication, maintaining documentation, and assisting with reporting. This role offers competitive compensation, hybrid work policies, and opportunities for professional growth.

Servizi

Lunch tickets

Private health care coverage

Networking opportunities

Structured growth path

Competenze

• Basic experience in supporting EU-funded projects.
• Excellent command of English (C1/C2).
• Familiarity with collaboration tools.

Mansioni

• Support communication with project partners.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure efficient flow.
• Assist in the preparation of scientific reports.

Conoscenze

Project management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor or Master’s degree in a scientific or technical field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management methodologies

Descrizione del lavoro

Junior Technical Project Engineer

Job title

Junior Technical Project Engineer

Workplace

Pavia, Italy

Contact type

Fixed-term 3 years

Deadline

08.10.2025

How to apply

Apply through LinkedIn

About Fondazione Chips-IT

The Foundation “Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits,” also known as the Chips-IT Foundation, is a nonprofit research and technology organization under the supervision of the Ministries of Industry. The Foundation is Italy’s first RTO (Research and Technology Organization) vertically focused on semiconductor research and stands as a center of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a pivotal center of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem and expertise.

Missions Of The Foundation

• promote the design and development of integrated circuits
• strengthen the system of professional training in the field of microelectronics
• ensure the establishment of a network of universities, research centers and enterprises that fosters innovation and technology transfer in the field

Role

Fondazione Chips-IT is looking for a highly motivated and skilled “Junior Technical Project Engineer” to join our team. You’ll work closely with our leading researchers and project managers to the successful execution and compliance to internal and external standards of National, European, and International Funded research projects as well as supporting the teams in the preparation of project proposals. In this pivotal role, you will be the bridge between our scientific research teams, the administrative teams and the Direction of the Fondazione. This is a great opportunity for a scientist/engineer with strong organisational skills who wants to contribute to cutting-edge research from a strategic and administrative perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Support communication & coordination: act as a key point of contact with scientists and division heads, coordinate communication with external project partners in international consortia.
• Support documentation: maintain project documentation (e.g. deliverables, versioning of documents, amendments…), efficient information flow and record-keeping.
• Tracking of different lists (e.g. dissemination documents, communication activities, exploitation documents, travel activities, costs activities, different lists to be defined).
• Training & guidance: provide internal guidance to researchers on grant management procedures and compliance requirements.
• Support reporting: assist in the preparation and submission of periodic and final reports (scientific, financial, and administrative) to funding agencies, gathering input from consortium partners.
• Support organization of meetings and events.
• Support evaluation and management of services for partners.
• Support exploitation of results via webpages and other social networks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a scientific or technical field relevant to our research area (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences).
• Basic experience in supporting EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, Chips JU, H2020…). Longer experience in a similar role is a strong asset.
• Basic understanding of microelectronics field
• Proven project management or coordination skills and experience
• Excellent command of English (C1/C2), both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Gantt charts, risk registers).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and highly organised with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with scientists, administrators, and external partners.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and results-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
• Possibility to enter into a PhD conjugating your job with a research program that will grant you the PhD title.
• Lunch tickets
• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
• Structured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
• International environment
• Hybrid work policy
• Tax deductions: Candidates from abroad, comprising Italian citizens, who have carried scientific research activity abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for a period of 6 to 13 years

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Research Services

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