As an R&D Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in developing new cable constructions and improving existing products. You will work closely with R&D, production, quality, and external partners to ensure innovative, compliant, and manufacturable cable solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.
What You Will Do
R&D and Product Development
* Develop new cable constructions and continuously improve existing products
* Define technical specifications for compounds and raw materials
* Support the launch of new product lines from development through industrialisation
Supplier and External Partner Management
* Manage technical relationships with raw material suppliers
* Interface with external laboratories and certification bodies
* Evaluate, qualify, and introduce new materials and suppliers
* Resolve compound‑related defects and workability issues
* Contribute to raw material and cable cost optimisation initiatives
Technical Compliance and Internal Support
* Ensure product compliance with applicable standards and regulations
* Manage product certifications and approvals
* Oversee collaboration with standardisation and certification bodies
* Provide internal technical training and consultancy
* Support sales, quality, and engineering teams with technical expertise
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (electronics, electrical, chemical, or similar fields).
* Relevant previous working experience within R&D/Product Development
* Analytic main set and data driven, proactive, good communication, and negotiation skills.
* Good communication skills in English and fluent Italian.
* Comfortable with using modern communication tools to deliver virtual presentations and demos, with a creative and non‑linear mindset.
* Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team and engage suppliers.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Previous experience/ knowledge of cables industry.
* Experience using SAP.
What Molex Offers
* Permanent contract.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* A multicultural team and an excellent working environment.
* Strong potential for professional growth and personal development, training.
* Social benefits such as health insurance and welfare, canteen offer by the company, benefits platform, online gym, etc.
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