Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer

Sécheron SA; Genf; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hierarchies

Direct communication

Growth opportunities

Take initiative

Job summary

Sécheron SA in Geneva is seeking a dynamic Mechanical R&D Engineer to design safety-critical electro-mechanical products, including upgrades to meet customer requirements, and to contribute across the full product lifecycle.

You will work in a cross-functional, international environment, using advanced engineering tools, with English as the primary language for written communication, and opportunities to grow and take initiative.

Qualifications

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in safety-critical electro-mechanical product design or similar field.
• Proven experience in product development and its lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Design standardized safety-critical electro-mechanical products, including upgrades and adaptations to meet specific customer requirements.
• Identify and develop optimized solutions aligned with current technologies across the entire product lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical decisions regarding specifications and characteristics of standard and customized products.
• Apply Design-to-Cost and Design-for-Manufacturing principles.
• Use advanced engineering tools and software to optimize product development.
• Support validation activities: participate in prototype assembly, testing and compliance verification.
• Collaborate with Methods and Production to improve product quality and industrial performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Cross-functional work

International environment

Product development lifecycle

Education

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

With over 140 years of Swiss engineering heritage, Sécheron Hasler Group is a global leader in high-power electrical and electronic equipment. Our solutions power railways, renewable energy, DC and AC networks, and industrial systems worldwide trusted for their precision, reliability, and innovation.

Safety meets innovation in our Electrical Safety Solutions unit. From high-speed circuit breakers to voltage limiters, we engineer the components that protect critical infrastructure. Be part of a team where your work safeguards lives and powers progress. We are seeking to hire in Geneva a dynamic and motivated Mechanical R&D Engineer.

Main Tasks

• Design standardized safety-critical electro-mechanical products, including upgrades and adaptations to meet specific customer requirements.
• Identify and develop optimized solutions aligned with current technologies across the entire product lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical decisions regarding specifications and characteristics of standard and customized products.
• Apply Design-to-Cost and Design-for-Manufacturing principles.
• Use advanced engineering tools and software to optimize product development.
• Support validation activities: participate in prototype assembly, testing and compliance verification.
• Collaborate with Methods and Production to improve product quality and industrial performance.

Requirements

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in safety-critical electro-mechanical product design or a similar field.
• Proven experience in product development and its lifecycle.
• Professional proficiency in English (all written communication is conducted in English).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment.

Benefits

We foster flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels. You'll be trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to take initiative, with plenty of opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.