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Digital Twin & Simulation Application Engineer

Who We Are

 

The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. We are constantly focused on innovation: through significant investments in R&D and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally conscious approach aimed at achieving sustainable development. Our history is marked by steady growth, also supported by continuous investment in people and skills development. With more than 7,000 employees 59% in Italy and 41% worldwide we are present in over 80 countries.

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For the IMA AUTOMATION Division, we are looking for an DIGITAL TWIN & SIMULATION APPLICATION ENGINEER.

IMA AUTOMATION designs and manufactures prototype machines and automated production lines for the assembly of components across a variety of industries, including the medical, automotive, and e-mobility sectors.

The Role

 

  • Create Digital Twins of machines, modules, and industrial production lines.
  • Configure and develop applications based on the Genesi platform.
  • Integrate PLCs, robots, sensors, and vision systems.
  • Develop Virtual Commissioning applications, as well as testing and validation scenarios.
  • Create interactive 3D applications for training, demonstrations, support, and process analysis.
  • Integrate AI functionalities into Digital Twin solutions.
  • Develop prototypes and Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for new industrial use cases.
  • Support on-site analysis at manufacturing plants and customer facilities, as well as the startup and commissioning of solutions.
  • Provide feedback to the Genesi Development Team regarding project insights, limitations, and emerging requirements.

 

Experience & Skills

 

  • Degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation principles and understanding of the operation of automatic machines.
  • Interest in or experience with simulation and Digital Twin technologies.
  • Aptitude for software development, prototyping, and technical problem-solving.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interact with various project stakeholders.
  • Good command of the English language.
  • Willingness to travel internationally and domestically.

 

What Will Set You Apart

 

  • PLC programming.
  • Knowledge of Python, C++, or C#.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine and Digital Twin platforms.
  • Knowledge of NVIDIA Omniverse and/or NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
  • Experience with automatic machinery, commissioning activities, and direct interaction with customers.

 

Compensation Package

 

The starting gross annual salary will be €42,000, with the application of the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry. The compensation package may be increased based on the candidate’s experience and skills, in accordance with objective and gender-neutral evaluation criteria.

 

What We Offer

 

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people.
• WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families.

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IMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Country:  IT
City:  Zola Predosa
Placement area:  Engineering and R&D

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