Robotics Senior Mechanical Designer

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Senior Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to create, modify, and analyze the design of equipment, systems, or installations, including specifications for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction. Each day, you will optimize designs to meet updated standards and incorporate new products, components, and functionalities. You will also showcase your expertise by applying design thinking or design for excellence concepts in projects.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Robotics Automation Division (RA) - Robotics & Discrete Automation, Robotics Operations in Italy. Main stakeholders are Proposal & Sales Support Team, Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Installation & Commissioning Teams, Customers and System Integrators.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Performing project peer-reviews, utilizing checklists to perform design verification according to applicable standards and engineering guidelines.
• Creating standard processes and tools to promote the reuse of technical solutions, innovation, and productivity in the design team.
• Developing work plans and cost estimates for the portfolio of projects.
• Reviewing complete project documents for conformity, safety, cybersecurity, and quality assurance requirements.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in 3D mechanical design, machine design methodologies and engineering standards within the industrial automation and robotics market.
• You have 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and machine design, preferably in robotic cells, automation systems or special-purpose machinery.
• Possess advanced knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and PLM/PDM tools.
• You are passionate about problem solving, teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• You are at ease communicating in Italian and English.
• Availability to travel occasionally for customer meetings and site activities.

Compensation Package 

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

Minimum annual salary: €48.000

Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards. 

Benefits as per policy

Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families

Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services

Canteen or meal vouchers provided

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. 
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