Senior Mechanical Technician - Injection Molding (m/f/d)

Alpitronic; Trentino-Alto Adige; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% variable bonus

Additional company benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Alpitronic is seeking a Mechanical/Plastics Design Engineer to design and develop complex plastic components and assemblies for injection molding. You will define design concepts, select materials, and work with tooling partners to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

You will maintain 3D CAD models and drawings, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. Fluent English is required, and German or Italian is a plus.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or comparable qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in plastic component design for injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of plastic materials, injection molding processes, tolerancing, and DFM/DFA principles; experience collaborating with tooling suppliers and mold development activities.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured, autonomous, and result-oriented working style.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English; as well as in German and/or Italian.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex plastic components and assemblies for injection molding applications
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and related documentation
• Define plastic design concepts according to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Select suitable plastic materials and define dimensional tolerances
• Collaborate with tooling suppliers and mold manufacturers during mold design, qualification, and production ramp-up phases
• Support prototyping, testing, validation activities, and root-cause analyses
• Review and optimize designs to improve product quality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
• Mentor junior team members and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the department
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization activities
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners

Skills

Plastic design

Injection molding

DFM/DFA

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of plastic components and assemblies for injection molding applications, ensuring compliance with functionality, quality, manufacturability, cost, and reliability requirements.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop complex plastic components and assemblies for injection molding applications
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and related documentation
• Define plastic design concepts according to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Select suitable plastic materials and define dimensional tolerances
• Collaborate with tooling suppliers and mold manufacturers during mold design, qualification, and production ramp-up phases
• Support prototyping, testing, validation activities, and root-cause analyses
• Review and optimize designs to improve product quality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
• Mentor junior team members and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the department
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization activities
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Technical diploma or comparable qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field
• Several years of experience in plastic component design for injection molding
• Strong knowledge of plastic materials, injection molding processes, tolerancing, and DFM/DFA principlesExperience collaborating with tooling suppliers and managing mold development activities
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Structured, autonomous, and result-oriented working style
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent in English; as well as in German and/or Italian

OUR COMMITMENT

• Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
• High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Total compensation starting from € 64,000 gross per year, including a 30% variable bonus based on goal achievement
• Additional company benefits

The compensation indicated represents the total compensation for this role. Final compensation may vary based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and the scope of responsibilities. Should the position's responsibilities, seniority level, or location differ during the recruitment process, the applicable compensation may be adjusted accordingly, taking into account local market conditions and internal compensation frameworks.

SHAPING THE FUTURE, TOGETHER!

WHY ALPITRONIC

Together with our customers, we are driving the world towards sustainable mobility – with cutting-edge technology, we inspire with the most innovative and reliable solutions. With our roots in South Tyrol, we are market and innovation leaders and set the future charging infrastructure standards from our locations in Bolzano/Bozen, Bergamo, Bologna, Munich and Charlotte (USA).

WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL

Are you a motivated and ambitious person who finds it stimulating to take on responsibility? Do you enjoy seeing the direct impact of your work on the final product? Then you are the person we are looking for. We are a fast-growing company where innovation and technology come together to develop cutting-edge solutions. We offer our teams ever-new and stimulating challenges, value talent, and recognize achievements.

Here, your contribution truly makes a difference: your skills are appreciated and your work helps shape the future. Join our team and grow with us!

The position is open to individuals of any gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, nationality, and religious belief. We operate in full compliance with the principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and non-discrimination, in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 198/2006.