R&D Engineer – Turbomachinery (Compressors/Turbines)

Accelleron; Aargau; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Childcare

Modern office, smart working

Flexible Working Model

Attractive holiday plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Accelleron is seeking an innovative R&D Engineer to strengthen its efforts in developing industry‑leading compressors and turbines for turbocharger applications. You will act as a component owner within the Compressor & Turbine team, handling aerodynamic and mechanical design from pre‑engineering through to manufacturing support.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in compressor or turbine development, with strong turbomachinery

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in compressor or turbine development.
• Solid understanding of turbomachinery.
• Experience with 3D CFD tools and finite element analysis (FEA/FEM).
• Sound programming knowledge in and MATLAB.
• Familiarity with compressor or turbine testing and validation.
• Proven track record in compressor or turbine design, e.g., through patents or publications.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of self‑organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design compressors and turbines, taking into account aerothermodynamics, mechanical integrity, and materials.
• Be responsible for product validation and qualification.
• Support advanced concept studies.
• Contribute to shaping the technology roadmap.
• Act as an internal point of contact for all product lines.
• Coordinate with internal and external test facilities on testing and validation activities.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Thermodynamics

Mechanical integrity

Open-mindedness

Interpersonal skills

Patents/publications

English fluency

Willingness to learn

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CFD tools

FEA/FEM

MATLAB

Job description

Accelleron is seeking an innovative R&D Engineer to strengthen its efforts in developing industry‑leading compressors and turbines for turbocharger applications. You will act as a component owner within the Compressor & Turbine team, handling aerodynamic and mechanical design from pre‑engineering through to manufacturing support.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in compressor or turbine development, with strong turbomachinery