Junior Technical Project Engineer
Job title
Junior Technical Project Engineer
Workplace
Pavia, Italy
Contact type
Fixed-term 3 years
Deadline
08.10.2025
How to apply
Apply through LinkedIn
About Fondazione Chips-IT
The Foundation “Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits,” also known as the Chips-IT Foundation, is a nonprofit research and technology organization under the supervision of the Ministries of Industry. The Foundation is Italy’s first RTO (Research and Technology Organization) vertically focused on semiconductor research and stands as a center of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a pivotal center of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem and expertise.
Missions Of The Foundation

promote the design and development of integrated circuits
strengthen the system of professional training in the field of microelectronics
ensure the establishment of a network of universities, research centers and enterprises that fosters innovation and technology transfer in the field

Role
Fondazione Chips-IT is looking for a highly motivated and skilled “Junior Technical Project Engineer” to join our team. You’ll work closely with our leading researchers and project managers to the successful execution and compliance to internal and external standards of National, European, and International Funded research projects as well as supporting the teams in the preparation of project proposals. In this pivotal role, you will be the bridge between our scientific research teams, the administrative teams and the Direction of the Fondazione. This is a great opportunity for a scientist/engineer with strong organisational skills who wants to contribute to cutting-edge research from a strategic and administrative perspective.
Key Responsibilities

Support communication & coordination: act as a key point of contact with scientists and division heads, coordinate communication with external project partners in international consortia.
Support documentation: maintain project documentation (e.g. deliverables, versioning of documents, amendments…), efficient information flow and record-keeping.
Tracking of different lists (e.g. dissemination documents, communication activities, exploitation documents, travel activities, costs activities, different lists to be defined).
Training & guidance: provide internal guidance to researchers on grant management procedures and compliance requirements.
Support reporting: assist in the preparation and submission of periodic and final reports (scientific, financial, and administrative) to funding agencies, gathering input from consortium partners.
Support organization of meetings and events.
Support evaluation and management of services for partners.
Support exploitation of results via webpages and other social networks.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor or Master’s degree in a scientific or technical field relevant to our research area (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences).
Basic experience in supporting EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, Chips JU, H2020…). Longer experience in a similar role is a strong asset.
Basic understanding of microelectronics field
Proven project management or coordination skills and experience
Excellent command of English (C1/C2), both written and spoken.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Gantt charts, risk registers).
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools
Attention to Detail: Meticulous and highly organised with a strong focus on accuracy.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with scientists, administrators, and external partners.
Problem-Solving: Proactive and results-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
Possibility to enter into a PhD conjugating your job with a research program that will grant you the PhD title.
Lunch tickets
Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
Structured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates
Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
International environment
Hybrid work policy
Tax deductions: Candidates from abroad, comprising Italian citizens, who have carried scientific research activity abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for a period of 6 to 13 years

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Research Services

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