Mechanical R&D Engineer

Sécheron SA; Pioltello; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sécheron Hasler Group in Pioltello, Milan, Italy, seeks a Mechanical R&D Engineer with a Master’s in mechanical engineering and strong FE validation experience. You will design and validate electrical and mechanical systems for railway and energy applications, performing finite element analyses to ensure safety and reliability.

You will work with top CAD tools and collaborate across disciplines to meet international railway standards. Fluent English is required; French is a plus.

Competenze

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering with FE validation experience.
• Minimum 5 years industrial experience.
• Electrical AC/DC Medium / High voltage knowledge is a plus.
• Railway rolling stock industry and international standards knowledge is a plus.
• English fluent; French beneficial but not required.

Mansioni

• Design and construction of mechanical/electrical systems 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.
• Provide technology innovations and high product reliability.
• Keep design database updated to trace and produce correct apparatuses.
• Maintain a high level of technology in mechanical and electrical products.
• Validate all mechanical and electrical design of the dedicated group.

Conoscenze

FE simulation

3D CAD modelling

English - fluent

Railway standards knowledge

Formazione

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Strumenti

Solidworks

CATIA

MSC Nastran

Descrizione del lavoro

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 motivated Mechanical R&D Engineer.

Main Taks

• 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...).
• 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.

Benefits

We foster flat hierarchies and direct 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.