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About the client:
Our client is an international food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operating in 7 European countries and offering 21 iconic local brands.
Job description:
This is an entry-level opportunity for an engineering graduate who is eager to learn, develop technical skills and grow within the company.
The role supports the Project Maintenance Manager in the technical management and continuous development of the maintenance function, with a focus on equipment reliability, failure analysis, performance improvement, and technical project development.
The incumbent acts as a link between issues identified in the field and their transformation into structured technical solutions, working closely with maintenance technicians, coordinators, production teams, suppliers, and other maintenance functions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze equipment failures, anomalies, and downtime events, identifying root causes, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Apply and promote problem-solving methodologies and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.
• Define and propose corrective actions and technical solutions aimed at improving equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Support the Project Maintenance Manager in the definition and execution of maintenance, improvement, and plant modification projects.
• Contribute to the definition of technical specifications and the evaluation of technical solutions, components, and suppliers.
• Support installation, commissioning, start-up, and validation activities related to plant modifications or new equipment.
• Verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions in the field and promote their standardization across the site.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians and coordinators in the analysis and resolution of technical issues.
• Facilitate the transfer of technical solutions and know-how to maintenance personnel.
• Act as the technical owner of the CMMS, ensuring data structure, quality, and completeness.
• Analyze CMMS data related to failures, maintenance interventions, downtime, and other reliability indicators.
• Support the continuous development of the CMMS and promote its effective use by maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with the Preventive Maintenance Specialist in the enhancement of preventive and predictive maintenance plans, leveraging insights from failure analyses.
• Work with the Spare Parts Planner in identifying critical spare parts and defining technical specifications.
• Monitor and analyze key maintenance and reliability KPIs, identifying critical areas and improvement opportunities.
• Support the Project Maintenance Manager in setting technical priorities and evaluating continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with suppliers, OEMs, contractors, and external technical experts to manage technical issues and project activities.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, in any discipline.
• No previous professional experience required. An internship or thesis project in a manufacturing environment is welcome.
• Fluent or native Italian and a minimum B2 level of English.
• Strong motivation to learn, develop and progressively take on new responsibilities.
• An analytical mindset, curiosity and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• A proactive, dynamic attitude and strong teamwork skills.
Important Information:
• Location: Agrate Brianza Factory (fully on-site).
• Availability to work full-time.
• Expected start date: Janury 2027.
• Fixed-term contract: 6 months (with the possibility of renewal and future conversion to a permanent position)
• Salary range: €30,000 gross per year.