Project Engineer, New Product Development

Job Function:

Engineering

Location:

IT, Ferrara (FE), Ferrara (FE)

Position Summary: Support new product development activities mostly at early stage: feasibility study and first design iteration; assisting in the engineering analysis, building prototypes, performing test and writing test reports.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing assigned tasks to ensure project completion in accordance with the schedule
  • Create and evaluate new product concepts.
  • Support pre-test calculations and assist in test data review.
  • Assist with engineering analysis in design of new products and their subcomponents.
  • Up-to-date overview of manufacturing technologies and materials.
  • propose applicable solutions for industrialization of new products.
  • Follow established procedures for creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries.
  • Write project documentation (protos characterization, work instructions, customer manuals)
• Responsible for assisting and helping other members of the Engineering team
  • Assist with constructing and testing prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
  • Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and in the commitment of manufacturing processes to third party.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis on new and existing products.
  • Give direction to supporting personnel such as Designer and Technician.
• Develop and execute test programs to meet project requirements
  • Prepare detailed test procedure based on industry standard.
  • Identify equipment requirements to conduct each test and ensure the availability of this equipment.
  • Set up the test and execute by ensuring safety of the personnel and equipment.
  • Provide directions to lab technicians.
  • (Travel to outside labs is required).
• Analyze test results, prepare comprehensive written report.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable ANSI, IEEE, IEC, UL and other standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Describe the minimum required education, experience (type and years), and skill/competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic engineering.
• PhD or 3 years engineering experience.
• Desire to be constantly challenged with new problems.
• Basic technical knowledge in electrical and power engineering.
• Experience working on highly technical and involved projects.
• Experience with LabView platform.
• Experience with Electrical Finite Element analysis.
• Experience with wire diagrams and layout routing of analogue electronic circuits.
• Fluent in English
• Ability to read and interpret technical standards; understand and apply knowledge from technical white papers
• Ability to effectively communicate

Preferred Qualifications:  Describe qualifications preferred to enhance immediate job performance

• The ideal candidate will have a history of creativity, innovation, and initiative
• Experience working in a diverse technical team
• Ability to use small hand and power tools