Senior R&D Engineer, High-Speed Power Electronics for Rail

HaslerRail; Genf; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sécheron Hasler Group seeks a Senior R&D Engineer in Geneva to lead development of high-speed DC/AC switching devices and control electronics. You will drive the product lifecycle from design to validation, collaborating across mechanical and electrical teams to advance rail power technologies.

The role demands 8+ years in R&D for high- and medium-voltage equipment, fluency in English and strong knowledge of power electronics, with a focus on reliability and IEC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in R&D for low/medium voltage electrical equipment.
• Good understanding of railway protection systems – modern DC microgrids.
• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or similar.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to innovative R&D projects focused on high-speed circuit breakers and related switching technologies.
• Design and simulate electrical switching systems using MATLAB/Simulink, COMSOL MultiPhysics including electromagnetic, thermal, material science and dielectric behavior.
• Define and execute test plans for prototypes, including dielectric, thermal, and mechanical validation.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical and electronics engineers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize material processing and industrialization.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and innovation roadmaps.
• Contribute to patent filings, technical documentation, and compliance with IEC/IEEE standards.
• Develop and validate electronic control boards for switching and protection systems.

Skills

English fluency

Power electronics

Matlab/Simulink

Dielectrics modeling

Thermal analysis

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Sécheron Hasler Group seeks a Senior R&D Engineer in Geneva to lead development of high-speed DC/AC switching devices and control electronics. You will drive the product lifecycle from design to validation, collaborating across mechanical and electrical teams to advance rail power technologies.

The role demands 8+ years in R&D for high- and medium-voltage equipment, fluency in English and strong knowledge of power electronics, with a focus on reliability and IEC/IEEE standards.