R&D Model Shop Technician

AMETEK; Peschiera; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK in Italy is seeking a Model Shop Technician to build prototypes and test motors, rotors, and stators according to drawings and specifications. You will manage material inventory and prepare shipment packaging for prototypes, while supporting pilot runs and manufacturing checks.

The role requires a technical diploma, 3+ years of hands-on experience with electromechanical products, and the ability to operate winding, welding, balancing, lathes and milling machines.

Qualifications

• Technical high school diploma in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• At least 3 years of hands-on prototype experience with electromechanical products.
• Ability to operate winding, welding and balancing machines.
• Ability to operate lathes and milling machines for part manufacture/modification.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Effective interaction with cross-functional teams and production facilities.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes and samples of rotors, stators and motors from drawings and specs.
• Perform performance, safety and reliability tests on motors and components.
• Manage inventory of materials for prototypes and samples.
• Prepare and manage special packaging for prototype shipments.
• Support manufacturing in building check samples and pilot runs.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Welding

Balancing

Winding machines

Lathes

Milling machines

AI tools usage

Cross-functional teamwork

Italian & English

Education

Technical High School Diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Winding machines

Welding equipment

Balancing machines

Lathes

Milling machines

Electrical test equipment

Job description

As the Model Shop Technician, you will be responsible for building prototypes and samples of electric motors, including brushed, brushless, and stepper motors. You will also support the execution of performance, safety and reliability test on motors and components, as well as build prototypes of rotors, stators and complete motors, based on drawings, technical specifications, and requis.

What You Will Do

• Build prototypes and samples of rotors, stators and motors, based on drawings, and technical specifications and requirements provided by Design Engineering
• Perform performance, safety, and reliability tests on motors and components
• Manage the inventory of materials and components required for prototype and sample construction
• Prepare and manage special packaging for the shipment of prototypes and samples
• Support Manufacturing in the build of Manufacturing Check Samples and Pilot Runs

What We Are Looking For

• Technical High School Diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in building prototypes and samples, preferably involving electric motors or similar electromechanical products
• Ability to operate winding, welding, and balancing machines, as well as other equipment used in electric motor manufacturing
• Ability to operate lathes and milling machines for the manufacture and modification of parts
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with cross-functional teams and production facilities
• Good knowledge of Italian and English language

Compensation

• Currency: EUR
• Salary Minimum: 40,000
• Salary Maximum: 45,000
• Incentive: No
• Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.