16 set - Imola
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I'm currently looking for a Senior R&D; Expert – Application-Focused Excavators to join the engineering team of a global leader in construction machinery.
This is a brand-new role where you will act as the technical link between European customer requirements and global R&D; teams, helping develop and optimize excavators for demanding applications.
We are specifically looking for someone with recent, hands-on experience in excavator development .
Ideally, you will have 8+ years of experience in R&D;, product development or application engineering within construction machinery , including proven and recent experience developing excavators .
General construction machinery experience without direct excavator development experience may not be sufficient for this particular role.
As this is an international position involving collaboration with teams and partners across different markets, strong professional communication skills in both Italian and English are important for the role.
Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions
Define specifications for application-specific excavator variants
Develop concepts for attachments,
hydraulic systems, reinforcements and machine adaptations
Lead testing, validation and customer field trials
Collaborate with global R&D; teams and technical partners
Provide market and competitor insights to support product strategy
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
8+ years of relevant R&D; / product development / application engineering experience
Strong knowledge of excavators, hydraulics, machine integration and specialized attachments
Experience in at least two areas:
Demolition
Civil Engineering
Strong professional communication skills in Italian and English
Willingness to travel internationally
What's on offer?
Based in Imola, Italy
Hybrid working environment
International role with a global construction machinery leader
Opportunity to influence future excavator solutions for the European market
Collaboration with global R&D; teams
Competitive salary – my client is open to the market and willing to make a strong offer
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