Senior HW Project Leader

G.D S.p.A, a Coesia company; Bologna; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

G.D S.p.A, a Coesia company in Bologna, seeks a senior electrical hardware designer to own the design of control cabinets and electrical systems for high-speed packaging machines. The role is hands-on with technical leadership of projects and coordination of a small team, with a path toward R&D coordination.

You’ll define architectures, create schematics and layouts, ensure CE compliance, and collaborate with mechanical and software offices. Relevant experience and English required.

Competenze

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of experience in electrical design of control cabinets for automatic machines.
• Strong command of EPLAN (P8); knowledge of ELCAD is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of industrial automation: PLCs, multi-axis servo systems, fieldbus, cabinet building.
• Knowledge of CE compliance requirements and functional safety principles.

Mansioni

• Develop electrical hardware designs compliant with project requirements, schedules and cost targets.
• Create electrical schematics, cabinet layouts, BOMs, assembly drawings and related documentation.
• Define control cabinet architectures for modern automatic machines (PLC, servo drives, fieldbus).
• Propose innovative, cost-effective machine changes and update design standards.
• Coordinate a small team of internal/external designers and suppliers.

Conoscenze

Electrical design

EPLAN (P8)

Automation engineering

CE compliance

Pneumatics

Team coordination

English proficiency

Formazione

Electrical/Electronic/Automation Engineering degree

Strumenti

EPLAN (P8)

ELCAD

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Company

G.D is a leading organization headquartered in Bologna, Italy.

As a key player in the high-tech machineries production, we specialize in cutting-edge technologies, shaping the future of industrial automation.

Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative making and packing solutions, in particular for Modern Oral and Next Generation products.

We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about G.D and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.gidi.it.

G.D is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role

We are looking for a senior electrical hardware designer to take full ownership of the design of control cabinets and electrical systems for high-speed automatic packaging machines. The position is fully hands-on, with technical leadership of the assigned projects and coordination of a small team of internal and external resources. It is a path designed to grow, over the next few years, into an R&D coordination role for the control cabinet and machine electrical systems design area.

Main responsibilities

• Develop electrical hardware designs in line with project requirements, schedules and cost targets.
• Create electrical schematics, cabinet, box and machine layouts, bills of materials, assembly drawings and instructions, check lists, testing protocols and all associated documentation as per G.D standards.
• Define control cabinet and electrical/power distribution architectures for modern automatic machines (PLC, servo drives, fieldbus, functional safety).
• Propose and develop innovative solutions and cost-effective machine changes, contributing to the evolution of the department's design standards.
• Provide technical coordination for a small team of internal designers and external suppliers/engineering firms: task assignment, progress tracking, review and release of documentation.
• Collaborate with the mechanical and software technical offices to achieve full project compliance.
• Support assembly, commissioning and debugging activities in the workshop, driving the resolution of electrical issues.
• Oversee regulatory and CE compliance aspects, in agreement with the relevant functions.
• Handle the administrative tasks linked to the department's activity (purchase requests, quotations, supplier relations).

What You Need to Be Successful

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in the electrical design of control cabinets for automatic machines, preferably in the packaging sector or in high-speed machinery environments.
• Extensive command of EPLAN (P8); knowledge of ELCAD will be considered a plus.
• Solid knowledge of industrial automation: PLCs, multi-axis servo systems, control loops, fieldbus, cabinet building and on-board machine wiring.
• Knowledge of the applicable standards and CE compliance requirements (Machinery Directive, EN 60204-1) and of functional safety principles.
• Good knowledge of pneumatics and of the interfaces with mechanical design.
• Proven experience in coordinating small teams, internal and/or external suppliers.
• Good command of English.
• Autonomy, problem-solving skills, result orientation and the ability to manage several projects in parallel.

Our Offer

A key technical role within the R&D of a world leader in automatic machinery, working on highly technological projects, with a concrete growth path towards coordination responsibilities. Contract level and compensation will be commensurate with the experience actually gained.

Compensation for this role includes a base salary starting from EUR 55.200, in line with experience. The actual offer may exceed this minimum based on the candidate's qualifications and fit for the role.

A range of additional benefits (e.g., insurances, etc.) is also available in accordance with Company policy.

The applicable collective agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.