Thermo-Mechanical R&D Engineer (CDD 1 year)

HaslerRail; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sécheron Hasler Group in Geneva (Satigny) seeks a dynamic Thermo-Mechanical R&D Engineer for a 1-year CDD. You will lead mechanical and thermal design and validation of DC medium-voltage electro-mechanical components for safety and reliability in rail and energy sectors.

Multiphysics simulations, cooling focus, and hands-on prototyping will be key parts of the role. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of design experience in electromagnetic devices, strong CAD/FEA skills, and fluency in French or

Qualifikationen

• Master or Bachelor in mechanics, energy or electro-mechanical engineering.
• Experience with complex systems (thermal, mechanical, electrical, magnetic).
• Proven ability to develop advanced concepts and solve critical issues.
• 2–3 years as a designer for electromagnetic devices; railway/power distribution experience welcome.
• Experience testing and validating to international standards is an advantage.
• Fluency in French or English.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD modelling; SolidWorks preferred.
• COMSOL experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (thermal, multi-physics, stress).
• Knowledge of reporting and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electromagnetism is an asset.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurate, precise with attention to detail.
• Cost and risk sensitivity.

Aufgaben

• Lead mechanical and thermal design and validation of electro-mechanical DC components for railway and energy.
• Perform multiphysics simulations focusing on cooling and heat transfer.
• Develop concepts from feasibility through FE analysis, prototyping, and validation to certification.
• Manage industrialization, product improvements and ongoing maintenance.

Kenntnisse

Multiphysics simulations

FEM analysis

Thermal design

Mechanical design

Electromagnetics

CAD modelling

COMSOL

French/English

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master in mechanics or electro-mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

COMSOL

Jobbeschreibung

Thermo-Mechanical R&D Engineer (CDD 1 year)

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. For the expansion of our team, we are seeking to hire inGeneva (Satigny) a dynamic and motivatedThermo-Mechanical R&D Engineer.

• You are in charge of the mechanical and thermal design development and validation of electro-mechanical components for DC medium voltage for the safety, protection and reliability of railway and renewable energy industries.
• You are in charge of multiphysics simulations, with emphasis on cooling / heat transfer.
• You are able to develop products from initial concept feasibility studies, perform finite element analysis, carry out prototyping as well as validation tests till certification and product launch.
• You manage industrialization, product improvements and existing product maintenance.

Requirements

• Master or Bachelor in the field of mechanics, energy or electro-mechanical engineering.
• Experience developing complex systems involving different technologies (in particular thermal, mechanical, electrical, magnetic).
• Experience as a key player in inventing advanced concepts and solving critical issues.
• 2-3 years successful experience as a designer for electromagnetic devices, experience within the railway / power distribution industries is welcome.
• Experience testing and validating in accordance with international standards is an advantage.
• Fluency in French or English.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD modelling (Solidworks is an advantage).
• COMSOL experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (thermal, multi-physics, stress analysis).
• Knowledge of Reporting and technical documentation.
• Electro-magnetism knowledge would be an asset.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurate, precise, with an appreciation of the importance of details.
• Cost and risk sensitivity.

We fosterflat hierarchiesanddirect 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.