Mechanical R&D Engineer

Sécheron SA; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch ticket

Welfare benefits

On-site with smart working up to 2d/w

Job summary

Sécheron Hasler Group in Pioltello, near Milan, Italy, seeks a Mechanical R&D Engineer to design and validate electrical and mechanical systems for rail, energy, and industrial applications. You will work on FE simulations, 3D CAD, and project-based solutions to ensure safety, reliability and innovation.

The role requires a Master’s in mechanical engineering, at least 5 years of industrial experience, proficiency in SolidWorks/CAD tools, and English fluency; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering; FE validation experience.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience.
• Strong 3D CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, Creo).
• Experience with FE/analysis tools and welded joints fatigue advantageous.
• English fluency; French beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and construction of electrical system/products and project-based solutions.
• Perform finite element analyses to aid design and validation of new products.
• Provide technology innovations and high product reliability.
• Keep design database updated to trace and produce right apparatuses.
• Maintain high level of technology in mechanical & electrical products.
• Validate all mechanical & electrical design of the group.

Skills

FE simulation

Project management

3D CAD modelling

English language

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering (optional)

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

Creo

MSC Nastran

Patran

Apex

Job description

Pioltello, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Mechanical R&D Engineer

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 in Pioltello, Milan a dynamic and motivatedMechanical R&D Engineer.

• Design and construction of electrical system/products and project-based solutions.
• Perform finite element analyses (tension/stress, fatigue, hardware analysis, welding, aging frequency/vibration) to aid and optimize design and validation of new products, focusing on modeling welded/bolted/riveted joints, fatigue, proof stresses, and safety factors according to railway norms and best practices.
• Provide technology innovations and high product reliability.
• Keep design database updated in order to trace and produce right apparatuses.
• Keep high level of technology in mechanical & electrical products.
• Validate all mechanical & electrical design of dedicated group.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering with experience in FE simulation for mechanical validation. Other master degree can be evaluated (like: electrical engineer…).
• Project Management experience and skills.
• Electrical AC/DC Medium / High voltage as a strong plus.
• Development or technical design on mechanical or electro-mechanical devices is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of successful industrial experience.
• Very good knowledge of 3D CAD modelling software (Solidworks, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, Creo, etc..).
• Railway rolling stock industry & international standards knowledge as a plus.
• Experience with MSC Nastran/Apex/Patran is advantageous.
• Experience with analysis of welded joints and fatigue is advantageous.
• Languages: English – fluent with ability to create high-quality written reports for clients; French – beneficial but not required.

We offer a permanent employment contract under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the metal-mechanical sector, with a gross annual salary (RAL) ranging between €35,000 and €60,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.

In addition, in line with company policy and applicable collective agreements, we offer:

• On-site work model with the possibility of smart working up to two days per week, in accordance with company policy
• Lunch ticket
• Welfare benefits in accordance with the applicable collective labour agreement

The indicated salary range reflects our commitment to internal equity and pay transparency.