Mechanical Laboratory Senior Technician (R&D Department)

Adecco; Pisa; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers (€8)

Metasalute health coverage

Corporate welfare benefits

Performance bonus

Job summary

Adecco Italy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Laboratory Technician to support development of robotic medical devices and microsurgical instruments. You will plan, execute, and document mechanical testing, design custom fixtures, and lead root cause analyses in a regulated setting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable test results, maintain lab capabilities, and mentor junior technicians while driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technical Diploma.
• 7–10 years of experience in mechanical testing, laboratory engineering, product development, or verification activities.
• Hands‑on experience with CNC machining and WEDM (Wire Electrical Discharge Machining).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical testing methodologies, reliability testing, and experimental design.
• Experience in designing test fixtures, laboratory equipment, and custom experimental setups.
• Good proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as force measurement systems, test/load benches, optical measurement devices, microscopes, and environmental testing equipment.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document mechanical laboratory testing activities to support product development, verification, validation, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Design and develop custom test methods, fixtures, jigs, and laboratory equipment.
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed technical reports in compliance with Design Control requirements.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations for issues identified during product development.
• Define laboratory best practices, testing standards, and operating procedures.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, qualified, and compliant with Quality Management System requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to translate product requirements into effective testing strategies.
• Support manufacturing transfers, process validation activities, and supplier qualification projects when laboratory testing is required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians, sharing specialized laboratory expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to laboratory processes, equipment utilization, and testing methodologies.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Laboratory engineering

Data analysis

Statistical tools

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC machining

WEDM

Force measurement systems

Test benches

Environmental testing equipment

Microscopes

Job description

Adecco Italy is seeking, for direct placement with a leading company in the medical robotics sector, a Mechanical Laboratory Senior Technician.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development of robotic medical devices and microsurgical instruments. This position will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting laboratory testing activities, developing custom test fixtures and equipment, maintaining laboratory operational capabilities, and providing technical leadership in mechanical characterization, reliability testing, and root cause analysis investigations.

The candidate will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document mechanical laboratory testing activities to support product development, verification, validation, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Design and develop custom test methods, fixtures, jigs, and laboratory equipment.
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed technical reports in compliance with Design Control requirements.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations for issues identified during product development.
• Define laboratory best practices, testing standards, and operating procedures.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, qualified, and compliant with Quality Management System requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to translate product requirements into effective testing strategies.
• Support manufacturing transfers, process validation activities, and supplier qualification projects when laboratory testing is required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians, sharing specialized laboratory expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to laboratory processes, equipment utilization, and testing methodologies.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technical Diploma.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in mechanical testing, laboratory engineering, product development, or verification activities.
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing technologies such as CNC machining and WEDM (Wire Electrical Discharge Machining).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical testing methodologies, reliability testing, and experimental design.
• Experience in designing test fixtures, laboratory equipment, and custom experimental setups.
• Good proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as force measurement systems, test/load benches, optical measurement devices, microscopes, and environmental testing equipment.
• Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Offer

• Permanent contract.
• Metalworking Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico), Level B2.
• Annual gross salary (RAL): €39,000 - €44,000.
• €8 meal vouchers.
• Corporate welfare benefits.
• Metasalute health coverage plus supplementary private health insurance.
• Performance bonus.