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