Senior Mechanical Engineer: Nonlinear FEA, CAD & Testing

Academic Key; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI in Lausanne is seeking a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical architectures and drive end-to-end design, simulation, and validation of electromechanical systems in demanding environments.

You will run non-linear simulations, develop CAD models, set up lab tests, and collaborate across teams to ensure producible, safe hardware that meets strict performance targets.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with non-linear explicit finite element analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD design and drafting for production release.
• Experience in R&D range and lab testing with physical prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Run non-linear explicit finite element simulations to predict structural behavior.
• Create and maintain complex CAD models and drawings for production release.
• Set up lab tests, write test specs, and analyze sensor data to validate simulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on constraints and integration.
• Conduct hazard analyses and safety evaluations for mechanical systems.
• Support production validation and field deployments.

Skills

Non-linear FEA

CAD design

Lab testing

Data analysis

Mechanical engineering

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEM software

CAD software

Job description

Harmattan AI in Lausanne is seeking a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical architectures and drive end-to-end design, simulation, and validation of electromechanical systems in demanding environments.

You will run non-linear simulations, develop CAD models, set up lab tests, and collaborate across teams to ensure producible, safe hardware that meets strict performance targets.