Mechanical Engineer in R&D Department (m/k)

SMA Solar Technology AG; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Medical care for employee and family

Group insurance

Vacation bonuses

Employer meals subsidy

Fruitful Tuesdays

Internal and external training

Language course co-financing

Higher education financing

Job summary

SMA Magnetics Sp. z o.o., part of the SMA Solar Technology group, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in R&D to contribute to innovative products for renewable energy.

You will work in an interdisciplinary, international team focused on development of new products and solving industrial challenges in Modlniczka near Krakow, Poland. The role requires a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least 3 years of design experience, with strong NX skills, GPS knowledge, and a good command of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in designing mechanical components.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX; Teamcenter knowledge is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Geometrical Product Specification (GPS).
• Good understanding of manufacturing, assembly, and industrialization processes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development projects of outdoor power electronic equipment and high‑performance electrical systems from feasibility to serial production.
• Prepare concepts and mechanical solutions for inverters and their subcomponents based on specifications and requirements.
• 3D modelling and create technical drawings of mechanical parts.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners; cross‑departmental coordination.
• Prepare technical documentation and BOM for the production system.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modelling

Technical drawings

English communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

GPS knowledge

Job description

Title: Mechanical Engineer in R&D Department (m/k)

Location:

Modlniczka, PL, 32-085

ENERGY THAT CHANGES: SMA Magnetics Sp. z o.o. is a member of SMA Solar Technology A.G. Group the World leader in PV energy conversion and energy management systems that sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. SMA builds the highest efficiency products with significant market footprint.

Would you like to play a part in shaping the energy supply of the future? Welcome to SMA.

be energy. We are developing dynamically, we realize ambitious tasks, and among our employees we value creativity, initiative and attitude to good cooperation.

What can you expect when you join our team?

• Employment contract in an international company with an established market position,
• Extensive onboarding process - during which you will get to know our company from the inside,
• Benefits package:
• Multisport sports card,
• medical care for the employee with the possibility to extend the package with family members,
• group insurance,
• financial bonuses for vacations,
• meals with employer subsidy,
• fruity tuesdays,
• internal and external training,
• programs for development of employee skills as required by the organization:
• co-financing of language courses,
• financing of higher education.
• Unusual combination of family atmosphere with international standards and professionalism.

Mechanical Engineer in R&D Department (m/k)

Job Description

If you are keen to have your own contribution to fast changing world of renewable energy the SMA Group is place to be. In this role you will be part of innovative, interdisciplinary and international team focused on development of new products and resolving industrial problems. The available mid-senior position is located at SMA Magnetics Sp. z o.o. inModlniczka (near Krakow), Poland.

The successful candidate will be highly numerate with at least 3 years’ experience in mechanics development preferable with a strong focus on the development of high volume series and along with broad interdisciplinary mind set.

Responsibilities:

• Participation in development projects of outdoor power electronic equipment and high-performance electrical systems from feasibility stage to the serial production.
• Preparation of concept and mechanical solutions for inverters and their subcomponents based on specifications and requirements.
• 3D modelling and creating technical drawings of mechanical parts.
• Collaboration with internal and external business partners, close cross-departmental coordination with all departments involved in the projects.
• Preparation of technical documentation and creating bill of materials for the production system.

Additional assets that would be beneficial at the position:

• Experience in the design and development of outdoor enclosures and housings for industrial and power electronic application.
• Knowledge of EMC-compliant (Electromagnetic Compatibility) design principles and implementation in industrial products.
• Experience in designing of electrical components.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of production technologies (e.g. sheet metal parts, stamping and deep-drawn parts, die casting, injection moulding, screwing, riveting).
• Demonstrated organizational, communication skills to clearly convey project status, technical issues, design alternatives, etc.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Proven experience in designing of mechanical components.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX, knowledge of Teamcenter would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Geometrical Product Specification (GPS).
• Good understanding of manufacturing, assembly, and industrialization processes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (B2 or higher).
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international development teams.

The ideal candidate combines relevant experience with a strong learning mindset, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively apply engineering knowledge across diverse technical disciplines.

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