Electrical Engineer

Overview

Manitou Group is a purpose‑driven company with over 6000 employees across more than 30 countries. It operates six main plants located in France, the United States, India, Italy and additional subsidiaries worldwide.

Job Summary

Role: Electrical Systems Design Engineer – R&D Department.

Contract: Permanent.

Job ID: 45543

Date posted: 9 April 2026

Location: Italy - Castelfranco Emilia.

Responsibilities

• Design the vehicle’s electrical system.
• Develop functional wiring diagrams, design and size individual harnesses.
• Select electrical and electronic components.
• Interface continuously with various internal departments involved in vehicle design.
• Collaborate with Prototype and Testing departments on vehicle installation and validation processes.
• Act as liaison with dedicated suppliers and/or external collaborators.

Role Requirements

• Solid foundation in electronics and electrical engineering.
• High proficiency with E3 (Zuken), AutoCAD, and Spac (Autodesk); knowledge of Capital (Siemens) and Siemens PLM is a plus.
• Expertise in layout creation.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes, current clamps).
• Strong skills in prototype wiring inspection and control.
• Knowledge and ability to create Bills of Materials (BOM).

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate is a professional characterized by precision, thoroughness, and strong intellectual curiosity, capable of operating autonomously within international, structured corporate environments. They possess excellent analytical and data interpretation skills, can translate business needs into concrete objectives, manage time effectively, and solve problems sharply. They also have excellent listening skills and can interact with authority across internal departments and external entities. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is a plus.

Benefits

• Welfare and wellbeing initiatives supporting work‑life balance.
• Welfare Portal to manage annual budget and select welfare options.
• Health and discounted purchasing agreements and paid hours for medical appointments.
• Corporate social responsibility participation and carpooling encouragement.
• Sports activities and support for corporate sports teams.
• Supplementary pension scheme: Contribution to COMETA fund equal to 3% of the contractual minimums for employees under 35.
• Training and development access via Digital Campus for continuous professional growth.