Hardware Design Engineer

Onward Technologies Limited; Reggio Emilia; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Global Talent Acquisition Specialist for its Reggio Emilia office. The role focuses on producing complete electrical design packages for the pharmaceutical and radiopharmaceutical industry. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, fluency in English and Italian, and at least 8 years of experience in electrical control systems design, specifically in the life sciences sector. This position comes with full-time employment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical control systems design.
• Experience as a Lead Design Engineer in machine automation.
• Ability to bridge communication between on-site and offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete electrical design packages based on customer specifications.
• Verify that electrical design packages are accurate and safe.
• Collaborate with project managers to solve manufacturing problems.
• Ensure compliance with business and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical control systems design

Machine safety standards adherence

Problem-solving with project teams

SPAC Automazione 2025 expertise

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Education

Post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree

Tools

SPAC Automazione 2025

Job description

Global Talent Acquisition Specialist | Actively Hiring for Europe Market

Domain: Machine Automation pharmaceutical and radiopharmaceutical industry

Department: Electrical Design Hardware

Reports To: Manager, Electrical Design Hardware

Major Duties

Produce complete electrical design packages based on customer specifications and standardized design practices used at Client Site and coordinate with the offshore team.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive electrical design packages, including detailed electrical and pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, bills of materials and material requisitions, based on Client standard specifications and the customers’ requirements.
• Verify that electrical design package is complete, accurate and safe by applying sound design practices and accepted standards, and that the I/O drawings meet program requirements prior to issue to shop floor.
• Work with project managers, designers and electricians to solve problems during manufacturing of machinery in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional system.
• Be able to correct interfacing and connection of the Machinery with other components and systems, if required.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Client Code of Business Conduct.
• Have thorough knowledge of machine safety standards like IEC-EN60204 etc. and be able to apply the same in the Design.
• Be responsible for all client project documents like check list, Compliance and Traceability Matrix, Compliance Checklist, Overtemperature Calculation and Test Electrical Safety (TES) etc.

Qualifications

Education:

A post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical or controls technology.

Language:

Fluency in English and Italian, with the ability to act as a bridge between the on-site and offshore teams.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical control systems design, preferably as a Lead Design Engineer in the machine automation field within the Life Sciences or pharmaceutical domain.
• Expert-level proficiency with SPAC Automazione 2025, including experience with add-on modules such as the Cable Module and other relevant tools.
• Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and apply them effectively.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design and Manufacturing
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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