R&D Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: The Heavy Equipment R&D Coordinator is a strategic professional who leads the creation and enhancement of machinery for mining, civil construction, and agribusiness, ensuring efficiency, safety, and longevity. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership in innovation of heavy equipment for key sectors 2. Management of R&D projects, from concept to field testing 3. Technical guidance in mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic engineering **Job Description:** ---------------------- The Heavy Equipment Research and Development (R\&D) Coordinator is a strategic professional responsible for leading the creation, enhancement, and innovation of machinery for mining, civil construction, and agribusiness. This role operates at the intersection of technical engineering and project management, ensuring that new technologies improve equipment efficiency, safety, and longevity. Key Responsibilities: Innovation Project Management: Plan and supervise the development of new products, from concept through prototyping and field testing. Continuous Improvement: Analyze equipment performance in operation to propose technical improvements, reducing operational costs and increasing productivity. Technical Leadership: Guide teams of engineers and technicians in resolving complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic engineering problems. Documentation and Standards: Prepare technical documentation and manuals, and ensure project compliance with safety and quality standards. Production Interface: Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and procurement departments (BOM \- Bill of Materials) to ensure production feasibility. **Essential Requirements:** ------------------------------ Education: Bachelor’s degree completed in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related fields. Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in design tools (CAD/SolidWorks), simulation (FEA/Finite Element Analysis), and machine automation. Managerial Competencies: Ability to lead teams, strategic vision, and proficiency in schedule and budget management. Experience: Solid prior experience in maintenance or heavy product engineering is typically required. **Desirable Requirements:** -------------------------- Desirable requirements: Postgraduate qualifications (specialization, master’s degree) in R\&D Management, Innovation, Project Management, or specific technical fields are advantageous. **Employment Type:** -------------------------- CLT **PwD (Persons with Disabilities):** -------- NOT APPLICABLE **Benefits:** --------------- * Meal Allowance; * Commuting allowance or transportation voucher (VT); * On-site meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and daily fruits; * Health insurance (after 90 days); * Dental insurance (after 90 days); * Pet health insurance (after 90 days); * Pharmacy discount program (after 90 days); * Partnerships with educational institutions; * Gym membership discount; * Birthday Day Off. **Work Location:** ---------------------- Palhoça **Working Hours:** ------------------------ Business hours