Senior HW Project Leader

h3About the Company /h3pG.D is a leading organization headquartered in Bologna, Italy. /ppAs a key player in the high-tech machineries production, we specialize in cutting-edge technologies, shaping the future of industrial automation. /ppOur business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative making and packing solutions, in particular for Modern Oral and Next Generation products. /ppWe strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. /ppFor more detailed information about G.D and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit /ppG.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. /ph3About the Role /h3pWe 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 RD coordination role for the control cabinet and machine electrical systems design area. /ph3Main responsibilities /h3ulliDevelop electrical hardware designs in line with project requirements, schedules and cost targets. /liliCreate 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. /liliDefine control cabinet and electrical/power distribution architectures for modern automatic machines (PLC, servo drives, fieldbus, functional safety). /liliPropose and develop innovative solutions and cost-effective machine changes, contributing to the evolution of the department's design standards. /liliProvide technical coordination for a small team of internal designers and external suppliers/engineering firms: task assignment, progress tracking, review and release of documentation. /liliCollaborate with the mechanical and software technical offices to achieve full project compliance. /liliSupport assembly, commissioning and debugging activities in the workshop, driving the resolution of electrical issues. /liliOversee regulatory and CE compliance aspects, in agreement with the relevant functions. /liliHandle the administrative tasks linked to the department's activity (purchase requests, quotations, supplier relations). /li /ulh3What You Need to Be Successful /h3ulliDegree in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience. /lili7-10 years of experience in the electrical design of control cabinets for automatic machines, preferably in the packaging sector or in high-speed machinery environments. /liliExtensive command of EPLAN (P8); knowledge of ELCAD will be considered a plus. /liliSolid knowledge of industrial automation: PLCs, multi-axis servo systems, control loops, fieldbus, cabinet building and on-board machine wiring. /liliKnowledge of the applicable standards and CE compliance requirements (Machinery Directive, EN 60204-1) and of functional safety principles. /liliGood knowledge of pneumatics and of the interfaces with mechanical design. /liliProven experience in coordinating small teams, internal and/or external suppliers. /liliGood command of English. /liliAutonomy, problem-solving skills, result orientation and the ability to manage several projects in parallel. /li /ulh3Our Offer /h3pA key technical role within the RD 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. /ppCompensation 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. /ppA range of additional benefits (e.g., insurances, etc.) is also available in accordance with Company policy. /ppThe applicable collective agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico. /ppCoesia 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. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr