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

Sécheron SA; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sécheron Hasler Group in Geneva (Satigny) is seeking a Thermo-Mechanical R&D Engineer on a 1-year fixed-term contract to advance thermal and mechanical design for DC medium voltage electro-mechanical components used in railway and renewable energy systems.

The role focuses on multiphysics simulations, cooling and heat transfer, prototyping, validation tests, and product industrialization, with opportunities to contribute to certification and launch.

Qualifikationen

• Master or Bachelor in mechanics, energy or electro-mechanical engineering.
• Experience with complex systems involving thermal, mechanical, electrical and magnetic technologies.
• 2–3 years as a designer for electromagnetic devices; railway/power distribution familiarity.
• Experience testing and validating to international standards.
• Fluent in French or English.

Aufgaben

• Lead mechanical and thermal design development and validation of DC medium-voltage electro-mechanical components.
• Perform multiphysics simulations with emphasis on cooling and heat transfer.
• Develop products from concept through prototyping, validation, certification and launch.
• Manage industrialization, product improvements and maintenance.

Kenntnisse

Multiphysics simulations

Thermal design

Mechanical design

Finite element analysis

Electro-magnetism knowledge

Team collaboration

French or English fluency

Ausbildung

Master or Bachelor in mechanics, energy 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.