Mechanical R&D Engineer

Sécheron SA; Pioltello; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sécheron SA in Pioltello (Milan area) seeks a Mechanical R&D Engineer with a strong background in FE simulation and CAD for rail/industrial projects. The role focuses on designing electrical/mechanical components, validating joints and fatigue performance, and driving reliability in safety-critical systems.

You will work with SolidWorks/CATIA/Inventor/Creo, perform advanced analyses, and collaborate across engineering teams to meet international standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering with FE simulation experience.
• Electrical AC/DC exposure is a plus.
• Experience in mechanical or electro‑mechanical design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build electrical system/products and project-based solutions.
• Perform FE analyses (tension, fatigue, stiffness) to aid design and validation of new products.
• Model welded/bolted/riveted joints and assess safety factors per railway norms.
• Provide tech innovations and high product reliability.

Skills

FE simulation

English (fluent)

French beneficial

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Other master's degree considered (e.g., Electrical Engineering)

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

Creo

MSC Nastran

Apex

Patran

Job description

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.