Team Lead Robotics
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 Qualification
s
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 € * e € ** 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 € ** and € **** gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate's education, qualifications, experience and skill set.
Eleggibilità per il Piano Premio:
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 Ch
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 Qualification
s
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 € * e € ** 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 € ** and € **** gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate's education, qualifications, experience and skill set.
Eleggibilità per il Piano Premio:
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 Ch