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.
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IMA LIFE, a division specializing in the design and manufacture of machines and complete production lines for the processing of liquids and powders in aseptic environments, is seeking a Mechanical Designer.
Work location: Calenzano (FI)
The Role
The candidate will be involved in the following activities:
• Mechanical design of automated machines in compliance with ANNEX 1 regulations and the requirements for the pharmaceutical aseptic sector.
• Mechanical design in accordance with project timelines and company standards; drafting and updating the bill of materials for the machine or its parts, in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborating on the drafting of machine safety requirements.
• Participating in tests and experimental trials on new assemblies or features.
• Cross-functional collaboration with other departments within the division.
Experience & Skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• 4–5 years of prior experience in mechanical design engineering departments, preferably in industrial automation or manufacturing contexts.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles (e.g., materials, kinematics, tolerances, heat treatments, and surface treatments).
What Will Set You Apart
• Experience in the field of automated machinery within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in structured teams.
• Adequate knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD (preferably CREO).
Compensation Package
The initial gross annual salary will be €43,000, 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.
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IMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER