Mechanical R&D Engineer – Railway Power & Safety

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

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.