Mechatronics And Motor Engineering

In Emilia-Romagna, the mechanical engineering sector represents one
of the region’s leading and most diverse clusters , featuring world-renowned
leading companies and a network of small and medium enterprises that
are highly specialised in their respective market niches. The main scopes
of specialisation include motor engineering and transport, agricultural
machinery, hydraulics, turbines and pumps, industrial engineering,
automation and precision engineering: areas of excellence that are also
evident in sports cars and motorbikes, robots and machine tools, packaging
and food processing plant engineering, as well as ceramics, construction,
woodworking, energy production, electromedical equipment, and measuring,
control and detection instruments.

THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER HIGH-SKILLS JOBS

Mechanical draughtsman HARD TO FIND
A mechanical draughtsman is a specialist technical professional who creates designs, drawings and technical specifications for industrial components and machinery, using 2D/3D CAD software. This role, which is crucial in the manufacturing industry, defines the design details and materials, and oversees the prototypes to ensure their proper operation and safety.

Draughtsman/Draughtswoman HARD TO FIND
A draughtsman or draughtswoman is a professional who creates graphic, technical or artistic representations, either by hand or using software. The role’s scope comprises technical fields (manufacturing, construction, mechanical engineering) or artistic fields, transforming ideas or designs into clear images.

CAD Operator HARD TO FIND
A CAD (Computer-Aided Design) operator is a technical professional who uses specialised software to create, edit and analyse technical drawings and 2D/3D models. He or she works in sectors such as engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering and design, transforming sketches into precise technical drawings.

Software developer HARD TO FIND
A software developer designs, develops and maintains IT applications and programmes, translating technical specifications into working code (Java, Python, etc.). He or she works on front-end, back-end or full-stack development, managing the entire software lifecycle, from testing to release.

Instrumentation Engineer HARD TO FIND
An instrumentation engineer is a technical specialist responsible for the design, selection and management of measurement and control systems within complex industrial plants (such as refineries, power stations or chemical plants).

Source: Skills Intelligence Emilia-Romagna (April 2025 – March 2026)

THE 6 MOST SOUGHT-AFTER SKILLS

Languages
Time management
CAD design software
Teamwork
Computer skills
Fluency of ideas

Source: Skills Intelligence Emilia-Romagna (April 2025 – March 2026)

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the world of innovation in mechatronics and motor engineering.