Overview
In this Senior Electrical Hardware Designer role, you own the design of control cabinets and electrical systems for high-speed packaging machines. You lead a small project team and coordinate with internal and external resources to meet requirements, schedules, and cost targets. You'll shape architectures for cabinets and power distribution while driving innovative and cost-effective improvements. This position sits within G.D's R&D; ecosystem and offers a clear growth path toward coordination responsibilities. You will work closely with mechanical and software teams to ensure full project compliance and contribute to the company's leadership in automation.
Retribuzione / Benefits
base salary starting from EUR ******
additional benefits (insurances, etc.)
opportunities for growth and advancement
equal opportunity employer
merit-based recruitment
compensation commensurate with experience
Responsabilità
Develop electrical hardware designs aligned with project goals, timelines, and costs
Create schematics, cabinet/layouts, BOMs, assembly drawings, and testing docs per standards
Define control cabinet and power distribution architectures (PLC, servo drives, fieldbus, safety)
Propose innovative,



cost-effective machine changes and help evolve design standards
Coordinate a small team of designers and external suppliers: assign tasks, monitor progress, review and release docs
Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to ensure project compliance
Support assembly, commissioning, and debugging to resolve electrical issues
Oversee CE compliance and regulatory aspects with relevant functions
Handle department admin tasks (purchasing, quotations, supplier relations)
Requisiti fondamentali
7-10 years of experience in electrical design of control cabinets for automatic machines
Extensive command of EPLAN (P8); ELCAD knowledge is a plus
Solid knowledge of industrial automation: PLCs, multi-axis servo systems, fieldbus, cabinet building, wiring
Familiarity with Machinery Directive, EN *******, functional safety
Good pneumatics knowledge and interface with mechanical design
Proven experience coordinating small teams and external suppliers
Good command of English
Autonomy, problem-solving, result orientation, ability to manage multiple projects
autonomy
problem-solving
result orientation
EPLAN (P8)
ELCAD (plus)
PLC programming

📌 Senior Hw Project Leader (Bologna)
🏢 G.D
📍 Bologna