Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

Cavotec develops electrification and automation technologies for ports and industrial operations, and is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Nova Milanese, Italy. You will join a project team of electrical and control engineers and lead the electrical design and development of Shore Power and Motorized Cable Reel systems for industrial and maritime applications, covering the full design cycle from schematics to bill of materials.

Key responsibilities

• Independently design electrical equipment and develop reliable, cost-effective technical solutions for customers
• Create and manage electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and bills of materials
• Select, codify and validate electrical components based on technical and commercial criteria
• Gather project data from internal systems and colleagues, and support ongoing orders and product development
• Develop scalable design structures for automated documentation generation
• Ensure compliance with IEC, UL, CSA and other standards through certified suppliers
• Work with mechanical engineers and provide support during assembly, testing and commissioning
• Create technical documents (schematics, BOM, performance level calculations, system functional descriptions) and assist sub-suppliers in production

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics or Automation engineering
• Proven experience in industrial electrical design, preferably in mobile or rotating systems
• Fluent English, spoken and written
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Required skills

• Variable frequency drives (ABB, Siemens, Vacon, Yaskawa)
• Fieldbus protocols (Modbus, Profibus, CANopen, EtherCAT)
• Drive programming and parameterisation
• Electrical CAD tools (Zuken E3 preferred, ePlan, SPAC or similar)
• Basic PLC programming is a plus

What we offer

• Annual salary of EUR 35,000 to 50,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Permanent employment in a multinational company
• CCNL Metalmeccanico, welfare benefits, supplementary healthcare and pension fund
• Up to 10 paid hours per year for medical appointments for yourself and minor children
• Professional development, flexible working hours and smart working policy
• Company canteen and free parking

To apply, submit an updated CV in English through the Careers page or LinkedIn; only candidates closely matching the requirements will be contacted.