Operations & Technical Coordinator (W/M)

Join Fonroche Lighting and Make a Global Impact

About Us

Fonroche Lighting is a global leader in autonomous solar urban streetlights, with over 200,000 installations across five continents. Based in France between Bordeaux and Toulouse, we're experiencing rapid growth (30% annually) while maintaining an exceptional employee retention rate of 95%. Our modern headquarters, inaugurated in 2023, houses dynamic teams united by a mission to illuminate the world sustainably.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Lighting Design & Warehouse Specialist to join our team in Turin, Italy.

The position combines two key areas of responsibility: technical lighting design and photometric studies, supporting the sales and project teams, and the management of the local warehouse and inventory.

The successful candidate will have a technical background, preferably in lighting engineering, electrical engineering, architectural lighting design or a related field , together with strong organisational and operational skills.

The role is particularly suited to a proactive, autonomous and hands‑on person who is comfortable working both on technical projects and on operational warehouse activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lighting Design & Photometric Studies
• Carry out photometric and lighting studies for solar public lighting projects.
• Analyse project requirements, technical specifications and applicable lighting standards.
• Develop lighting layouts and simulations using dedicated lighting design software.
• Prepare and optimise lighting solutions according to road classification, pedestrian areas, public spaces, car parks and other outdoor applications.
• Produce technical documentation, including photometric calculations, lighting layouts, technical reports and project documentation.
• Support the Sales team during the technical development of projects and tenders.
• Review and validate lighting proposals to ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Liaise with customers, municipalities, engineers, architects and external technical consultants when required.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies through to project implementation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's lighting design tools, methodologies and technical documentation.
• Warehouse & Inventory Management
• Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the Turin warehouse.
• Receive, check and organise incoming goods and materials.
• Manage the storage, identification and organisation of products, components and spare parts.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date inventory records.
• Monitor stock levels and identify discrepancies or potential shortages.
• Perform regular physical inventory checks and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Manage incoming and outgoing shipments in coordination with the Logistics team and headquarters.
• Prepare products and components for customer deliveries, installations and technical activities.
• Ensure that warehouse operations comply with company procedures and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the French headquarters and logistics department regarding stock movements, replenishment and shipments.
• Maintain an organised, clean and efficient warehouse environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse organisation, stock control and logistics processes.
• Cross‑functional Responsibilities
• Work closely with the Sales, Technical, Logistics and After‑Sales teams.
• Act as a local technical reference for lighting design and photometric studies.
• Support the Italy team in the preparation of customer presentations, technical proposals and project documentation.
• Coordinate with the French headquarters to ensure consistency with Group procedures, technical standards and inventory management processes.
• Contribute to the development of the Turin hub and the organisation of local operational activities.

What You Can Bring To Us

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Lighting Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Previous experience in lighting design, photometric studies, electrical design or outdoor lighting is preferred.
• Knowledge of lighting standards and regulations, particularly UNI EN 13201 and UNI 11248, is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with lighting design and photometric software such as DIALux / DIALux evo is preferred.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD or similar technical drawing software is an advantag