Doble R&D Engineer II ALT066

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Researcher Engineer. This role will be based in our Bologna office reporting to R&D Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Research and technological/algorithmic analysis of the company products and electrical systems on which the analyses are carried out;
• Contribute to the development of prototype and series instruments and sensors;
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the databases necessary to implement increasingly reliable and effective predictive systems and statistical analyses;
• Manage innovative projects by interfacing with customers and suppliers;
• Explore new technologies and apply them to business solutions.
• Contribute to the dissemination of company technology through the writing of scientific articles, participate in inter-company working groups, international conferences, technical committees for the drafting of international standards and meetings with customers as support to the commercial department.
• Support to the sales network on issues relating to electrical measurements, including analysis and interpretation of complex electrical phenomena on high voltage assets;
• Participation in Esco/Doble conferences and working groups, including international ones, on product integration;
• Development of artificial intelligence algorithms (project in the conception and launch phase);
• Market analysis of competitor products (products, systems, sensors);
• Commissioning of monitoring systems on pilot projects, with high potential for the company

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent scientific qualification.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required):

• previous experience in Agile contexts and the use of versioning software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Understand the data obtained from the measurements, analyze the results, apply statistical techniques and provide the related reports;
• Identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex databases;
• Design and develop meaningful databases and data collection systems to test and improve analytical models;
• Analytically model the electrical systems on which the measurements are carried out;
• Collaborate with company management to identify company development and growth priorities by providing the necessary information;
• Identify and define opportunities for improving measurement and analysis processes.
• Flexibility to trips, national and international
• Fluent in English
• Excellent knowledge of programming languages ​​(Python, Labview, Matlab/Octave);
• Math/statistical skills based on the use of advanced IT tools for data management and analysis;
• Business analysis skills: the ability to understand the business context and speak with internal interlocutors of the business lines to understand their needs, objectives and desires.
• Knowledge of MS Office package (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
• Knowledge of data mining methods and machine learning and fuzzy logic techniques;
• Knowledge of relational (SQL) and non-relational (Mongo DB) databases.
• Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate information paying particular attention to the detail and accuracy of the same;
• Strong communication skills that interweave presentation skills with the problem-solving process.
• Strong interpersonal skill set.
• Well-developed technical writing skills.
• negotiation and team work skills;
• Propensity for improvement and innovation;
• Spirit of initiative, reliability and flexibility;
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use fax machines, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with our without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job.  A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.