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Electrical & Automation Project Engineer We are looking for a Professional willing to join the Downstream Automation team. This division is responsible for the design and supply of electrical and automation systems for reheating furnaces and strip processing lines with a specific focus on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The ideal candidate will work in close cooperation with the process and mechanical teams in order to develop electrical and automation engineering and related products for each project. Key Responsibilities • Analysis of customer’s contractual specifications and elaboration of the basic technical project requirements. • Preparation of electrical and automation basic engineering (single line diagrams, control network layouts, motors, sensors and instrument lists, I/O lists, equipment location drawings, basic electrical calculations, etc…). • Preparation of purchasing technical specifications for electrical and automation equipment, software and engineering. • Review of basic and detailed engineering submitted by electrical and automation suppliers. • Coordination of internal and external resources during the engineering and manufacturing phase, in accordance with the Quality System, International Technical Standards and with all the contractual and internal technical requirements. • Collaboration with project management and purchasing department in order to respect the scheduling and the contractual conditions. • Assisting the construction and commissioning phase at site. What we ask for • Degree in Electrical Engineering. • Knowledge of the most common soft tools (word processing, spreadsheet, mechanical and electrical CAD, etc.). • Basic knowledge of PLC and automation network architecture. • Interpersonal skills with good understanding of dynamic and challenging environments. • Organizational capabilities, results orientation, problem solving complete the ideal candidate profile. • Good knowledge of English written and spoken. • Willingness to travel. What we offer • The opportunity to contribute to Electrical & Automation Downstream activities with a direct impact on business performance. • A dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged. • Continuous learning opportunities through training, exposure to new technologies and cross-functional collaboration. • Hybrid working model according to company policy and role requirements. • Performance Management thorugh an annual appraisal and development process. • Meal vouchers (10€ per working day). • Supplementary healthcare coverage. • Well-being initiatives to support employees. For the position, the starting gross annual salary will be from € 35.000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s seniority, experience, and skills, as well as the outcome of the selection process. Workplace: Genova
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.