AI & Manufacturing Innovation Engineer

About ITT:

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. 

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

 

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

 

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions.Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

 

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Riepilogo posizione

We are looking for an AI & Manufacturing Innovation Engineer with a strong technological and industrial mindset, who will lead the study, development and introduction of advanced robotics solutions, including Automated Assistants and AI, within our manufacturing plants.

The role will be central in transforming the company’s operating model toward a smart factory, also through Physical AI applications.

Responsabilità essenziali

• Strategy and Innovation

  • Define the roadmap for introducing AI and advanced robotics into industrial processes
  • Identify high-impact use cases in areas such as quality, productivity, safety and cost savings
  • Collaborate with HQ and technology partners for scouting and experimentation

• Technology ImplementationLead projects related to:

  • Advanced and collaborative robotics, including cobots, AMRs and automated assistants
  • AI-based vision systems for automated quality control
  • Machine Learning for predictive maintenance and process optimization
  • Introduction of AI solutions into existing production systems

• Industrialization

  • Translate prototypes and Proofs of Concept into scalable production solutions
  • Support Manufacturing Engineering and Operations in their adoption
  • Ensure the robustness, safety and ROI of the implemented solutions

• Governance & Capability Building

  • Build internal capabilities in AI and robotics
  • Define standards, guidelines and best practices
  • Collaborate with IT/Data teams on infrastructure and data management

Requisiti di posizione

• Degree in Engineering, such as Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, Computer Science, AI or related fields
• PhD or specialized Master’s degree in AI / Robotics preferred
• 5–10 years of experience in advanced industrial automation, AI / Machine Learning projects applied to manufacturing and robotics — ideally also including automated assistants or mobile robotics

Technical Skills

• Robot programming, e.g. ROS, Python, C++
• AI / ML, including predictive models, computer vision and deep learning
• Industrial automation systems, including PLC, MES and IoT
• Knowledge of smart factory / Industry 4.0 concepts

Soft Skills

• Strategic vision, strong execution and structured problem solving
• Ability to influence industrial stakeholders, with an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with robots and advanced autonomous systems
• Automotive or manufacturing background
• Experience in industrial deployment, translating prototypes and Proofs of Concept into scalable solutions

 

We will offer a gross annual salary starting from € 56.000 based on actual professional experience, plus a production bonus, a variable incentive plan and a company welfare program.

To make your workday easier and more enjoyable, we also offer an excellent company restaurant and a free shuttle service from Turin to Barge. #LI-MB1  #MT1