Software Designer_robotics & Computer Vision
Pubblicato il 03-09-2026 - Ima Group in Bologna
Software Designer_Robotics & Computer Vision Who We Are The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation.
We are constantly focused on innovation: through significant investments in R&D; and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally conscious approach aimed at achieving sustainable development. Our history is marked by steady growth, also supported by continuous investment in people and skills development. With more than 7,000 employees 59% in Italy and 41% worldwide we are present in over 80 countries.
_______________________For the IMA AUTOMATION Division , we are looking for a Software Designer – Robotics & Vision .
IMA AUTOMATION designs and manufactures prototype machines and production lines for the assembly of components in various application areas, such as the medical, automotive, and e-mobility sectors.
The Role
- Collaborate in selecting the solutions and devices to be implemented, designing and developing software applications for functions, groups, machines, and lines based on functional specifications, within the applicable requirements and guidelines established by the division and the company, to ensure the proper operation of the machine or line;
- Conduct tests either on a test bench or directly on the machine or line, related to the developed software;
- Support the Electrical Assembly team in machine configuration and power-up activities and, when necessary,
assist during the FAT with the customer and provide training to the customer on the machines/lines;
- Oversee R&D; projects specifically focused on the fields of Vision Systems and Robotics.
Experience & Skills
- Master’s Degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science;
- 2–3 years of work experience in a similar role, preferably in the automation sector;
- Technical skills related to vision systems and software programming in C#, Python, and C++;
- Willingness to travel frequently for medium-term domestic and international assignments;
- Good knowledge of English.
What Will Set You Apart
- Specific expertise in robotics (knowledge of ROS/ROS 2);
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a customer-oriented mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a team with the various company departments involved.
Compensation Package The initial gross annual salary will be € 39,000, in accordance with the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Metalworking Industry, with the possibility of an increase based on the candidate’s experience and skills, in accordance with objective and gender-neutral criteria.
WHAT WE OFFER
- GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context.
- DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
- CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people.
- WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families.