Senior Mechanical Engineer (M/F)

enova-consulting; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

100% employment

On-site presence: minimum 3 days per w

Job summary

Enova Consulting in Lausanne, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of highly integrated mechanical systems at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electronics, thermal management and system integration.

You will be involved from concept through manufacturing, driving architecture decisions and trade-offs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver validated, manufacturable products for demanding aerospace

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience in mechanical product development and design.
• Strong expertise in parametric CAD design.
• Solid experience in thermal simulations and thermal management of electronic systems.
• Experience with system-level architectures involving mechanical, electrical, RF and/or optical disciplines.
• Experience developing products for harsh operating environments.
• Experience in aerospace, space or satellite applications is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, assembly, integration and testing.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design-for-Manufacturing principles.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements, architecture definition and technical trade-offs.
• Design and develop highly integrated mechanical assemblies and components.
• Develop and rapidly evaluate concepts during early project phases.
• Create parametric CAD designs for complex mechanical systems.
• Perform thermal simulations and contribute to thermal management strategies.
• Develop electronic cooling solutions for demanding environments.
• Consider constraints associated with aerospace and space applications.
• Work with Systems, Hardware, RF, Optical, Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams.
• Contribute to system-level architecture decisions and technical trade-offs.
• Take a hands-on approach to prototyping, assembly and integration.
• Participate in product testing and validation activities.
• Support the transition from engineering concepts to production-ready solutions.
• Apply Design-for-Manufacturing principles and work with external suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Parametric CAD

Thermal simulations

Thermal management

System integration

Prototyping

Technical documentation

English fluency

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys Mechanical

Discovery

Icepak

Mathcad

Job description

Context

As part of the development of advanced communication products designed for demanding aerospace environments, our client is strengthening its Product Development team in Lausanne.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (M/F) to contribute to the design and development of highly integrated mechanical systems, working at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electronics, thermal management and system integration.

You will be involved throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept development and architecture definition through design, validation and manufacturing.

Your role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of complex mechanical solutions meeting demanding requirements in terms of performance, reliability, size, weight and environmental conditions.

You will contribute to system-level architecture and technical trade-offs while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

You will play a key role in transforming early-stage concepts into validated and manufacturable products.

Tasks

Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Architecture

• Drive requirements, architecture definition and technical trade-offs.
• Design and develop highly integrated mechanical assemblies and components.
• Develop and rapidly evaluate concepts during early project phases.
• Create parametric CAD designs for complex mechanical systems.

Thermal Management & Simulation

• Perform thermal simulations and contribute to thermal management strategies.
• Develop electronic cooling solutions adapted to demanding operating environments.
• Consider the specific constraints associated with aerospace and space applications.

System Integration

• Work closely with Systems, Hardware, RF, Optical, Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams.
• Contribute to the integration of mechanical, electrical, RF and optical subsystems.
• Participate in system-level architecture decisions and technical trade-offs.

Prototyping, Integration & Testing

• Take a hands‑on approach to prototyping, assembly and integration.
• Participate in product testing and validation activities.
• Support the transition from engineering concepts to production‑ready solutions.

Manufacturing & Suppliers

• Apply Design-for-Manufacturing principles throughout the development process.
• Work with external suppliers, manufacturing partners and test facilities.
• Ensure successful product realization and manufacturing feasibility.

Technical Documentation

• Document technical solutions, analyses and test findings.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports.
• Communicate engineering recommendations effectively in an international environment.

Requirements

Your profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience in mechanical product development and design.
• Strong expertise in parametric CAD design.
• Solid experience in thermal simulations and thermal management of electronic systems.
• Experience with system-level architectures involving mechanical, electrical, RF and/or optical disciplines.
• Experience developing products for harsh operating environments.
• Experience in aerospace, space or satellite applications is a strong advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, assembly, integration and testing.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design-for-Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with tools such as SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Discovery, Icepak and/or Mathcad.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

Benefits

Position conditions

• Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
• Employment rate: 100%
• Salary: CHF 100,000 – 140,000 gross/year, depending on profile and experience
• On‑site presence: Minimum 3 days per week

Recruitment process

The ENOVA recruitment process generally consists of several steps:

• An initial video interview (Teams) to discuss your background and introduce ENOVA.
• A second interview with an ENOVA manager.
• An interview with the client's technical teams.
• A final discussion to formalize the collaboration.