Team Lead Automation & Robotics Engineer

Job Description Summary

Join our Bushing Factory in Sesto San Giovanni as a Team Lead Automation & Robotics Engineer. In this strategic and highly hands-on role, you will report directly to the Lean & Manufacturing Engineering Leader.

You will serve as the technical Team Lead for the mechanical division, guiding a multidisciplinary team composed of mechanical designers, mechanical engineers, and an automation engineer. You will have end-to-end responsibility for managing automation projects.

This is a field-oriented management position: you will be expected to be actively present on the shop floor, driving technological innovation and ensuring operational excellence through a rigorous Lean approach and a strong culture of accountability. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support a small multidisciplinary engineering team, working closely with mechanical engineers, designers, and automation specialists to deliver automation projects effectively.
• Take ownership of automation and robotics projects from concept and design through implementation, commissioning, and validation, with support from senior engineering and management when required.
• Contribute to the development of new automated equipment and improvements to existing manufacturing processes and production lines.
• Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor, working closely with Production and Maintenance teams to identify opportunities, troubleshoot technical issues, and support successful project execution.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational performance.
• Support the planning and execution of engineering projects, helping ensure delivery against agreed timelines, costs, quality, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to develop practical automation solutions aligned with plant objectives.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior engineers and support knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4–5 years of experience in industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial environment.
• Previous experience coordinating automation projects or providing technical guidance to other engineers or technicians.
• Good knowledge of industrial machinery, automation systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with mechanical design software, preferably Creo, as well as CAD systems and PDM tools.
• Good understanding of PLC-controlled automation systems and industrial automation logic.
• Experience designing, developing, or integrating automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical and hands-on approach.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Professional proficiency in both Italian and English, written and spoken.

Posizione / Position: Team Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: LPB1

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on: 04/08/2026

Orario settimanal: 38.5 ore settimanali per impiegati e operai non turnisti; 38 ore settimanali per operai turnisti

Weekly Hours: 38.5 weekly hours for white collars and non-shift blue collars; 38 weekly hours for shift blue collars.

Fascia retributive: Tra € 50.4000 e € 75.600 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato.

The pay range for this position: Between € 50.400 and € 75.600 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 10% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 10% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Chimico - Farmaceutico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito:

A National Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘NCBA’ - Chimico - Farmaceutico) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:

Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Chimico Farmaceutico

Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Chimico Farmaceutico NCBA salary scale, which defines employment levels and minimum salary levels.

Pensione Integrativa (FONCHIM): Tutti i livelli sono eligibili
Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2,1%. Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.

Pension Fund (Fonchim): All levels are eligible
Employer Contribution: 2.1%. Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Assistenza Sanitaria (Faschim): Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l’assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da Generali.

Medical Benefits (Faschim): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.

Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (Operai, Impiegati e Quadri): Assicurazione Medica integrativa con Generali – copertura come da Booklet informativo (inviabile su richiesta), può prevede un contributo del dipendente

Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice

Mensa o indennità sostitutiva: Accesso alla mensa aziendale con contributo a carico del dipendente pari a €0,90 a pasto. Indennità sostitutiva giornaliera di €3.50 in caso di assenza del servizio mensa.

Canteen or compensatory allowance: Access to company canteen with Employee contribution equal to €0.90 for daily meal. Daily compensatory allowance equal to €3.50 in the absence of canteen services.

Welfare: € 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile su portale dedicato per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza.

Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

Assicurazione Infortuni: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari a 6 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di decesso  e  7 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)  in caso di disabilità permanente

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death  and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage

Invalidità permanente da malattia: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 1 volta la RAL, massimo €200.000

Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers
Insurance policy provides for  1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage

Assicurazione Vita: L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 2 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)

Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage

Premio di Produzione: Premio di pruduzione fisso pari a €2,086 lordo annui erogato mensilmente nel corpo del cedolino

Productivity Bonus: Fixed annual production bonus of €2,086 gross, paid in monthly instalments through the pay slip

Premio di Partecipazione: Premio variabile negoziato annualmente, convertibile in Welfare in base agli accordi sindacali (valore target 2025: €1,916 lordo)

Participation Bonus: Annual variable bonus negotiated each year, convertible into welfare benefits in accordance with local work council agreements (2025 target value: €1,916 gross).

EAP - Supporto Dipendenti: Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7

Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.

Smartworking: Smartworking fino a 10 gg/mese per ruoli idonei.

Flexible working: Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.

Maggiorazioni Stradivarius: Maggiorazione del 45% per lavoro straordinario effettuato di sabato. Le altre voci seguono il CCNL di riferimento.

Overtime premium: 45% premium applied for overtime worked on Saturdays. All other provisions as per applicable CBA (CCNL).

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