Furnace Equipment Engineer

gerresheimer· Engineering, Automation & Development
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About this role

Company Description

Founded in 1825, Bormioli Pharma has been a leading manufacturer of primary packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, offering complete solutions ranging from glass and plastic bottles to plastic and aluminum closures and accessories. As of December 2024, Bormioli Pharma has been fully integrated into the Gerresheimer Group and no longer operates as a standalone brand. Today, its portfolio, expertise, and capabilities continue within Gerresheimer, an innovative systems and solutions provider and a global partner to the pharma, biotech, and cosmetics sectors. The Group offers a comprehensive range of drug containment solutions, closures and accessories, drug delivery systems, medical devices, and health-related solutions. Gerresheimer operates more than 40 production sites across 16 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and employs approximately 13,600 people worldwide. Discover all of Gerresheimer’s innovative solutions and stay up to date by visiting Gerresheimer’s website and LinkedIn page.

Job Description

The resource is responsible for defining the technical requirements and coordinating the engineering activities related to glass furnace plants for the production of glass containers, ensuring that the solutions are aligned with company standards, production requirements, and the objectives of reliability, safety, quality, and efficiency.

  • Defines, in collaboration with suppliers, the technical guidelines for the design of furnace plants and their related sections, ensuring that the proposed solutions meet process, performance, reliability, and maintainability requirements
  • Prepares the technical project and procurement specifications for automation systems, control software, electrical systems, process instrumentation, and other plant equipment, producing the documentation required for requests for quotation (RFQs) and the development of supplies.
  • Coordinates suppliers by providing technical direction, evaluating proposed solutions, and verifying their compliance with defined requirements and company standards.
  • Maintains and updates technical documentation and plant layouts, either by preparing them directly or by coordinating external engineering companies, ensuring their quality, completeness, and consistency.
  • Monitors the progress of supplies, verifying compliance with schedules, quality, costs, and performance targets, and promotes the necessary corrective actions in the event of deviations.
  • Supervises plant installation and construction activities on site
  • Analyzes furnace plant performance during operation, developing analytical tools to monitor performance, optimize plant operation, and improve production efficiency.
  • Collaborates with the relevant company functions (Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, HSE, and Engineering) to ensure the successful development of projects, the standardization of plant solutions, and the continuous improvement of melting technologies.

Qualifications

  • 5/6 years of experience in similar roles within complex industrial environments
  • Good knowledge of English language
  • Leadership, good communication and relationship skills

Additional Information

Gross Annual Salary range: 40.000 € - 50.000 €

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This Furnace Equipment Engineer role at gerresheimer is based in it, San Vito al Tagliamento, San Vito al Tagliamento, , Italy. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Furnace Equipment Engineer role at gerresheimer full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Furnace Equipment Engineer role in the Engineering, Automation & Development department at gerresheimer.
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This Furnace Equipment Engineer position is part of the Engineering, Automation & Development department at gerresheimer. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Furnace Equipment Engineer position at gerresheimer was posted on Aug 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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