Mechanical Design Engineer

Sécheron SA; Getafe; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sécheron Hasler Group in Madrid is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and document mechanical systems for rail and industrial projects. You will support sales, participate in project kick-offs, and ensure designs meet client specifications and Sécheron standards.

In this role you will travel as needed and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust engineering solutions and production-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• English required; Spanish, French, German or Portuguese are a plus.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during sales and proposal stages.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings for assigned projects.
• Review tender documentation against specifications, Sécheron standards, and cost calculations.
• Coordinate and conduct site surveys, including international travel.
• Develop and deliver mechanical engineering designs for projects.
• Prepare detailed manufacturing documentation to support production.
• Provide engineering support to production, including testing and FATs when required.
• Support the Project Manager during reviews and approvals of mechanical designs.
• Prepare and coordinate technical responses to customer inquiries.

Skills

English

Autonomy

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Sécheron Hasler Group continues the Swiss tradition of over 140 years in the field of railway technology. We are a leading global supplier of electrical and electronic safety components and solutions and traction power systems for the railway industry and also provide solutions for renewable energy, DC grid, and other industrial systems. The name Sécheron Hasler Group is worldwide synonymous with Swiss Quality and represents a leading reference for state-of-the-art products supplied to the market. With more than 1400 employees worldwide, we are wherever our customers are around the globe. We supply products approved in our customers' countries or markets and deliver top-notch supply chain and customer services locally. We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Madrid.

Main Tasks

• Provide technical support during the sales and proposal stages.
• Participate in internal and customer project kick-off meetings for assigned projects.
• Review tender documentation against customer specifications, Sécheron standards, and cost calculations.
• Coordinate and conduct site surveys when required, including international travel.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive mechanical engineering designs for assigned projects.
• Prepare detailed manufacturing documentation to support production.
• Provide engineering support to production, including functional testing and customer Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) when required.
• Support the Project Manager during customer reviews and approvals of mechanical designs.
• Prepare and coordinate technical responses to customer inquiries through the Project Manager.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the energy transmission and distribution industry or in the design of special-purpose industrial machinery.
• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish, French, German or Portuguese would be a plus.
• Availability to travel.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team.

Benefits

• We have flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication between departments and levels of management.
• This enables us to make decisions quickly.
• We give our employees total responsibility for their job tasks.
• All employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the company's operational excellence and have ample opportunities to achieve their personal and career growth objectives.
• Your success in our global company will be supported by an ambitious international team and excellent working conditions.