Application Engineer
Numero lavoro CGS12764 Nazione Italia Sede: ACMA Città Bologna
About the Company
ACMA is a leading organization headquartered in Bologna, Italy.
As a key player in the consumer goods industry for over 100 years, we specialize in manufacturing packaging machines for a range of sectors, including Food, Personal Care, Home Care, Chemicals and E-Commerce.
Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative tailor-made packaging machinery solutions, by working hand-in-hand with customers and partners.
We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
For more detailed information about ACMA and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit
ACMA is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 20 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2023.
About the Role
This profile is responsible for:
1. Defining the design of electronic hardware for upgrade kits during the quotation phase;
2. Defining the update of the PLC and HMI software during the quotation phase;
3. Defining electrical diagram and components selections with particular focus on motion control and safety;
4. Analysing technical quotation of third part suppliers to include in the quotation.
5. Defining hardware or software solutions with the target to understand customer’s need;
6. In case of need, the solution develop during quotation will also be realized in execution phase.
What you need to be successful
7. At least 5 years of experience in automatic machinery for primary or secondary packaging;
8. Degree in Automation or Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering;
9. Quotation skills and methods, also identifying risks and mitigation plan;
10. Knowledge of the main PLC programming environments (Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens);
11. Knowledge of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, including:
12. Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR)
13. EC Declaration of Conformity
14. Knowledge of functional safety standards;
15. Reading and editing electrical diagrams (EPLAN P5-P8);
16. Fluent English language at a professional level, written and oral;
17. Availability to travel;
18. Flexibility in managing priorities;
19. Effective communication skills to easily build trust towards colleagues.