Rovereto, 38068
Italy

Position Summary
The “Engineer, Mechatronics V&V” plays a key operational role in the company’s Rovereto Technology Center laboratory, which represents a strategic asset for technology development, verification, and validation. The position combines hands-on laboratory testing with mechanical design responsibilities, including the development of prototype components and custom test bench fixtures using CAD tools.
The engineer manages verification and validation activities end-to-end, from Test Request review and test definition to setup implementation, execution, data analysis, and reporting. In addition to technical testing responsibilities, the role actively contributes to the effective day-to-day management of the laboratory, supporting equipment logistics, workspace organization, 5S implementation, and HSE compliance.
Operating within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team, the position involves frequent interaction with multiple company functions and organizational levels, including leadership, and directly supports informed decision-making throughout the product development lifecycle.
Main Responsibilites

•    Support and independently manage verification and validation activities for mechanical, hydraulic and mechatronic components within the Technology Center laboratory
•    Review and assess Test Requests, ensuring clarity, technical feasibility, and alignment with project requirements
•    Define test concepts, methodologies, and procedures, including objectives, test conditions, and acceptance criteria
•    Design mechanical components, prototypes, and custom test bench fixtures using CAD tools, ensuring manufacturability and alignment with workshop capabilities
•    Implement and assemble laboratory test setups, coordinating with internal workshops and relevant stakeholders as needed
•    Execute laboratory tests in compliance with defined procedures, safety rules, and quality standards
•    Collect, process, and analyze test data using appropriate data analysis tools
•    Prepare clear, structured, and technically sound test reports, submitting results for review and approval to the Lab Manager
•    Play a key operational role in the correct day-to-day management of the laboratory, including equipment logistics, workspace organization, and 5S implementation
•    Actively contribute to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance, ensuring safe working conditions and adherence to applicable procedures and regulations
•    Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality) to support product development and validation activities
Main opportunities and challenges:  
•    Opportunity to work within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary Engineering team, fostering continuous technical learning and knowledge exchange
•    Active involvement in a Technology Center laboratory recognized as a strategic asset for technology development, verification, and validation
•    Frequent interaction with multiple company functions (e.g. R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality) and exposure to different organizational levels, including leadership
•    High level of hands-on responsibility, managing verification and validation activities end-to-end and contributing directly to technical decision-making
•    Opportunity to influence laboratory effectiveness through continuous improvement of test setups, workflows, 5S practices, and HSE compliance
•    Challenge of balancing technical rigor, safety, and quality standards with project timelines, priorities, and resource constraints
•    Requirement to operate autonomously in a dynamic environment, maintaining strong ownership of both testing outcomes and laboratory operations

Job position requirements
Education:    University master degree
Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
Professional background 
•    3–5 years of professional experience in mechanical or mechatronic engineering roles within industrial or R&D environments
•    Proven experience in laboratory testing, verification and validation activities, or prototype development
•    Hands-on involvement in the design and implementation of test setups, test benches, or experimental equipment
•    Practical experience in mechanical component design, with direct interaction with workshops, suppliers, or internal manufacturing resources
•    Background in industrial sectors such as metal-mechanics, mechatronics, automation, machinery, or similar engineering-driven environments
•    Experience working in cross-functional teams and interacting with multiple stakeholders to support product development and validation processes
Hard skills 
Essential:    •    Good understanding of mechanical design principles, with the ability to design simple mechanical components, prototypes, and basic test fixtures
•    Practical familiarity with CAD tools for mechanical design
•    Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and workshop constraints, with the ability to design components that can be realistically realized
•    Initial hands-on experience with laboratory testing activities, including test setup, execution, and basic troubleshooting
•    Ability to process and analyze test data using common data analysis tools (e.g. Excel; MATLAB or Python considered an advantage)
•    Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and test documentation
•    Good command of written and spoken English for everyday technical communication and reporting
Considered as a plus:    •    Experience in designing, assembling, or modifying test benches and custom laboratory setups
•    Basic knowledge of hydraulic components and systems (e.g. pumps, motors, valves, actuators)
•    Familiarity with measurement systems, sensors, and basic test instrumentation
•    Initial exposure to structured verification and validation processes or test documentation standards
•    Experience working in regulated or safety‑aware laboratory or industrial environments 
Soft skills
•    Strong hands-on attitude and willingness to take ownership of laboratory activities and test execution
•    Good communication skills, with the ability to clearly document results and interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
•    Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment
•    Structured and methodical approach to problem solving and task execution
•    Attention to detail, particularly in test setup, data handling, and reporting
•    Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement of laboratory practices, including 5S and safety
•    Ability to manage priorities and work autonomously in a dynamic and experimental environment 

Compensation: Starting gross annual salary (RAL): starting at €45.000, Level B2 - CCNL Metalmeccanica Industria - The total compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s skills and professional experience.