MECHANICAL TESTING LABORATORY ENGINEER

Mechanical Testing Laboratory Engineer Location: Rome, Materials & Technologies Division Mission RINA Consulting – Centro Sviluppo Materiali is searching for a new resource to be introduced as Lab Engineer for the “Mechanical Testing” Lab crew. The Laboratory performs mechanical tests on specimens or medium-scale components or parts of components in their real dimensions, verifying their performance and operating limits, in real conditions of use, or forcing them to destruction to discover their mechanical limits or to characterize the materials (metals, polymers, composites, fibers, fabrics). The Laboratory works in the field of steel, oil & gas, power generation, aerospace & defense, automotive, additive manufacturing, construction, and many other sectors. In recent years, the focus on hydrogen has become strong and, as part of the Hydra Project, which RINA designed with a view to energy transition and decarbonization of the steel production process, mechanical testing in hydrogen has become an object of the laboratory's activities. Job Responsibilities Support in coordination of laboratory activities Supervision of test execution Post-test data analysis Drafting of test reports in accordance with standards and/or customer requests (also in English) Support in development of non-standard test procedures and methods Design and development of components for standard/non-standard tests Machines maintenance management Support in managing quality assurance and maintaining/obtaining certifications Procurement support (supplier identification, qualification, procurement of offers, receipt of materials) Support in management of lab logistics Collaboration with other team members to carry out the work and resolve any problems Additional Qualifications: Knowledge of English Physical suitability for laboratory work Availability to travel (also medium term) The new resource will respond to the Lab Manager and will be introduced in the Lab crew, with internal training (on the job). Education Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering Qualifications & Competencies CLIENT INTIMACY: Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction EARN TRUST: Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model MANAGE EMOTIONS: Recognize one's and others' emotions and express and regulate one's reactions PIONEER CHANGE: Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances BUILD NETWORK: Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS: Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources, and constraints ADDRESS THE WAY: Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way THINK FORWARD: Capitalize on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player that provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision, vendor inspection, training, and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental, and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability. At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant with the Italian Law n. 68/99. #J-18808-Ljbffr