SolydEra is a leading international player in solid oxide technology, developing and manufacturing cells, stacks, modules and solutions for efficient power generation and hydrogen production. Its technology platform operates in fuel cell, electrolysis and reversible modes, supporting applications across distributed power, industrial energy, data centres, critical infrastructure and hydrogen. With more than two decades of experience, automated manufacturing capabilities and around 200 employees, SolydEra combines multidisciplinary expertise across R&D;, engineering, manufacturing and commercial activities in Italy, Switzerland and Australia, supporting the industrialization and deployment of solid oxide technology at scale.

Job Purpose

The Equipment and Automation Engineer reports to the Head of Industrialisation and is responsible for the specification, installation, commissioning and qualification of production equipment, tooling and automation systems for SOFC manufacturing.

The role manages equipment projects from technical requirements through to production hand-over,



while improving equipment performance, reliability, availability and automation.

Key Responsibilities
- Define technical requirements and specifications for production equipment, tooling and automation systems, supporting supplier selection and procurement.
- Manage installation, commissioning and qualification activities, including FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ/PQ.
- Define automation and digitalisation requirements, including data acquisition, traceability and manufacturing system interfaces.
- Manage tooling, fixtures and production equipment, ensuring reliability, maintenance and spare parts strategies.
- Monitor and improve OEE, availability, performance and quality, analysing losses and implementing corrective actions.
- Support maintenance, calibration, capacity planning, equipment upgrades and obsolescence management.
- Ensure machine safety, CE compliance, risk assessment and technical documentatio

📌 Equipment and Automation Engineer (Pergine Valsugana)
🏢 SolydEra Group
📍 Pergine Valsugana