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R&D Technician (Mechanical)

On-site in Gipuzkoa·Added 18 days ago

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Fagor Automation doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Gipuzkoa

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Formación universitaria superior en el ámbito de la mécanica .” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Availability to travel.
  • Availability to travel

Education & certifications

  • University degree in the field of mechanics.

Languages

  • English proficiency.

The role

Under the direction of the R&D mechanical area manager, you will design the mechanical parts for SES or CNC businesses. Likewise, you will collaborate in the design of manufacturing tools and take charge of their production.

What you'll do

  • Design of mechanical parts (plastic, aluminum, sheet metal) and tooling for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Technical documentation and coordination with suppliers for first units and validation.
  • Quality verification in prototypes and support for mechanical issues during pre-series.
  • Calculation and monitoring of costs for parts and tooling, and issuance of manufacturing orders.
  • Support to Production and Quality in the approval of parts and external tools (molds, dies).

About Fagor Automation

Fagor Automation is a global leader in industrial automation, specializing in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) systems and solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive range of automation products, including CNC controllers, servo drives, and motors, serving machine tool builders and manufacturers worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation and engineering excellence, Fagor Automation operates as a key player in the industrial automation sector, providing advanced technology solutions to a diverse range of industries.

Fagor Automation is headquartered in Mondragón (Arrasate), in the Basque Country of Spain, and is part of the Mondragon Corporation, one of the world's largest worker cooperatives. The company has a significant presence in its home country, with its main engineering and production facilities located in Spain. For international professionals, Fagor Automation offers a unique opportunity to work in a technology-driven environment within a cooperative business model, deeply rooted in the Basque region, providing a distinctive cultural and professional experience.

Industry
Industrial Automation
Founded
1968
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Mondragón, Spain
In Spain
Mondragón

Good to know if you are moving

  • Fagor Automation is headquartered in Mondragón, in the Basque Country, offering a unique opportunity to live and work in a region with a distinct language and culture.
  • As part of the Mondragon Corporation, the company operates under a cooperative business model, where employees can have a stake in the company's success.
  • The company is a global player in CNC automation, with a strong export business, meaning international professionals can work in a truly global environment.
  • The official language of the company is Spanish, but given the international nature of the business, English is commonly used in technical and engineering roles.
  • The Basque Country offers a high quality of life, with excellent healthcare, education, and transport links to major Spanish cities like Bilbao and San Sebastián.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are a world-leading cooperative in industrial automation solutions. Our future strategy is based on technology, robustness, adaptability, and proximity. Immersed in the world of industrial production, we have adapted to major technological changes and have become a global company and a benchmark in the sector.

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