Testing & Certification Engineer

Cavotec is a leading engineering company with 50 years of heritage in innovation, designing and delivering advanced connection and electrification solutions that drive the decarbonisation of ports and industrial applications. With five decades of experience, our systems ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations for a diverse range of customers and applications worldwide. Summary: In this role, you will be responsible for testing electromechanical systems, verifying compliance with international safety and performance standards, and managing the product certification process for a range of industrial solutions. You will contribute to the development and launch of electrification and automation systems used in ports, airports, heavy industry, and transportation fields. The Role: Perform equipment testing and reporting of the results, according to test plan Define test equipments, procedure and condition to perform reliable testing Test equipments to investigate performances of the defined range of product, when required, according to a long term plan Align the electrical team with the mechanical team for a seamless integration Produce technical project documentation and test documentation Variable Frequency Drives programming, settings and parametrization Define the instrumentation diagrams, together with the software developers, mechanical teams and suppliers Design, develop, and execute test plans for new and existing products both internally and at external (3rd party) facilities Collaborate with development and product teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage Analyze and interpret test results, identify deviations, and collaborate with design teams to resolve issues and optimize product performance. Contribute to products qualification, validation (testing), and certifications (Class approval) activities Support engineering and quality teams during design reviews, FMEA sessions, and root cause analysis of non-conformities Plan, design, and execute functional, mechanical, electrical, and environmental test procedures on products such as motorized cable reels, power units, charging interfaces, and distribution panels Ensure products meet applicable regulatory requirements and standards (e.g., IEC, ISO, UL,CE, EMC, LVD, Machinery Directive) Manage certification processes with third-party laboratories and notified bodies, preparing and maintaining all necessary technical documentation (e.g., test reports, risk assessments, declarations of conformity) Define and implement test protocols for type testing, design validation, and regression testing, both manual and automated Requirements: Proven experience with product testing in electromechanical, electrical or industrial systems Proficiency in selecting sensors and actuators based on project requirements and specifications Experience with programming motor drives and setting programming parameters (ABB, Siemens, Vacon-Danfoss, Yaskawa) Read and write electrical diagram, understanding of hydraulics diagrams is a plus. Ability to troubleshoot and debug technical issues related to sensors, actuators, and motor drives Hands on experience on low voltage switchgears and control panels. Understanding of safety standards and risk analysis methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SIL, PL). Familiarity with quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and CE/UKCA marking processes Knowledge of LV control panels schematics is required (LV/MV power switchgears would be a plus) Good level of English and fluency in Italian Candidates not in line with the requirements will not be considered. Please attach your updated CV in English to your application.