R&D Engineer

Sunlight Technosystems is a Sunlight Group company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of molds, state-of-the-art machined parts and plastic components, based in Kilkis, northern Greece.

Building on 24 years of experience, Sunlight Technosystems is pursuing innovative production methods and continuously invests in both high-tech applications and specialized personnel.

Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 250+ people we employ.

Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent we are looking to hire an R&D Engineer to join our R&D Department. As the R&D Engineer, you will contribute to new product development, design production tooling and equipment, and oversee prototype construction, testing and technical documentation. The role is based in Pedino Kilkis, Greece.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Participates in new product development teams.

• Designs auxiliary production equipment (such as fixtures, jigs, moulds, etc.).
• Oversees and completes prototype construction.
• Performs all necessary engineering calculations.
• Creates and maintains the required technical specifications in the ERP system.
• Conducts technical tests and prepares the relevant reports.
• Prepares all necessary documentation, including manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, reports, assembly instructions, etc.
• Completes all necessary actions for products requiring certification by third-party bodies.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and training activities.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design Engineering.
• A relevant postgraduate degree may be considered an additional qualification.
• Very good proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Very good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Very good communication skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written Greek and English.
• Knowledge of plastics and moulds will be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis will be considered an advantage.

Benefits

What we offer you back

To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:

• A competitive salary based on experience and topped up with benefits and bonus
• Company healthcare plan, including employee’s family members
• A respectful and fair working environment
• Continuous learning opportunities
• International mobility opportunities