Mechanical Design Engineer
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - Belcan in Napoli
Mechanical Design Engineer
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design R&D; Engineer to join an innovative organisation developing advanced automated machinery for the food industry across Europe.
This is a hands‑on engineering role where you’ll take ownership of new product development from concept through to design, prototyping, testing and validation. Working within an international engineering environment, you’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across Europe and Asia to deliver robust, high‑performance automation solutions.
Role Highlights
Job Title: Mechanical Design & R&D; Engineer
Location: Naples, Italy
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Circa €100,000 - €130,000
Industry: Industrial Automation / Manufacturing Machinery
Travel: Occasional business travel and on‑site commissioning activities
What You'll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in the development and continuous improvement of automated machinery used within the food sector, including:
Designing and optimising automated machinery and mechanical systems for customer‑focused projects across Europe.
Leading mechanical development activities from concept through design, prototyping, testing and implementation.
Creating detailed 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
Working closely with automation engineers to ensure seamless mechanical integration and successful equipment commissioning.
Supporting prototype construction, testing, validation and industrial field trials.
Analysing performance data, identifying technical issues and implementing design improvements.
Collaborating with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure designs are correctly produced and assembled.
Producing high-quality technical documentation, test reports and engineering records.
Experience & Skills
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
Proven experience designing and developing automated machinery or spec