R&i Technical Leader

Our client, Industrie Italo Saleri Spa, is a leading company in the design, development and production of water pumps and cooling systems for the automotive industry. The product quality is confirmed by partnership with the most prestigious automotive companies. It requires us to search and select

**R&I TECHNICAL LEADER - HYDROMECHANICAL & VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE SPECIALIST**

**Responsibilities**

In the product concept team, the mission is to bring to life innovative technologies and concepts in new and imaginative ways. We are looking for a professionist** **who will contribute to the realization of challenging New Product Development (NPD) and Research projects. He/She will be will be able to effectively lead projects and resources to the realization of technical innovation targets.

**Activities**
- New concepts ideation, design, and verification assessment including realization of rapid prototypes and assemblies thereof, following designs through the development cycle with hands on laboratory testing and verification.
- Support or conduct Multiphysics simulation using Finite Element Analysis and Dynamic System simulation tools as well as creation of analytical and first-principle models.
- Contribute to the analysis of vehicle energy system architectures, studying full system thermo-hydraulic circuits and formulating optimized solutions.
- Collaborate with suppliers and technical leaders to provide efficient solutions to prototype and production issues related to the mechanical assemblies and functional performance of the thermo-hydraulic systems.
- Prepare, update and own sub-system SORs (functional requirements), DFMEAs and specific DVPs, interfacing with multidiscipline teams supporting design, analysis and verification.
- Support the creation of cost estimates for customers and other company entities (business development, purchasing, sales), creating product documentation and making presentations to clients and co-workers.
- Plan and develop R&I projects, determining and defining clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for all involved staff members holding regular technical team meetings to help address any questions or challenges and monitoring KPIs.

**Requirements**:

- Master of Science, or equivalent in mechanical engineering, with knowledge of hydraulic principles and design of mechatronic devices.
- Hands-on deep knowledge and experience in 1D multiphysics and 3D CAE and CAD modelling environment and realization of technical drawing, including the dimensioning and tolerancing principles and indications.
- Knowledge and experience in the market of electro-hydraulic machines, thermal management systems for the transportation industry and vehicle energy management architectures and principles.
- Experience working analytically, through simulation and in practical prototype testing. Inquisitive and motivated to solve problems as an individual and as part of a larger team.
- Acquaintances of financial and budgeting principles as well as practical experience in projects monitoring and reporting tools (SAP, MSProjects, MSTeams ).
- It is expected minimum 4 years of experience in a structured environment working with engineers of different disciplines and different levels of expertise.
- Fluency in English is a must, another European language is a plus.

Location**: Lumezzane (BS)
Smart working policy.**
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