Automation Project Leader
Pubblicato il 12-10-2026 - L3Harris Technologies in Calderara di Reno
Job Title – Automation Project Lead
Job Location – Bologna, Italy
Job ID – 45177
About this opportunity and L3Harris Italy
Our L3Harris site in Bologna has provided over 190 years of innovation and technology within the maritime space being a leading provider of marine handling and lighting solutions to both governments and commercial customers in Italy, Europe and beyond.
A few of our employee benefits are:
• Additional parental leave
• Canteen or buoni pasto
• Company gym
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working arrangement up to 2 days per week dependent on position
L3Harris is looking for an Automation Project Leader with technical and operational background to lead the design, development, and integration of electronic, software, and automation systems for naval mission-critical applications of the assigned projects.
The role includes direct contact with customers managing requirements and relevant project documentation during the project life cycle; manage the project team of hardware, software, electronics,
and automation engineers assigned by the Automation Team Manager; interface with different company department (mechanical engineering, program management, procurement and production) to ensure project progress; plan the engineering project activity in accordance with the Automation Team Manager.
The ideal candidate has experience managing complex and high-reliability systems, with particular focus on hardware/software integration, cybersecurity, control systems, industrial automation, and embedded platforms.
What the role will involve
The responsibilities of your role will include the following:
• Manage electric and electronic design activities, including control panels, power systems, sensors, and industrial communication interfaces.
• Manage mechanical design oriented to the automation systems.
• Give assistance in workshop and on site from the customers to installation and setting to work activities.
• Ensure compliance with