R&D Mechanical Engineer

Sécheron Hasler Group continues the Swiss tradition of over 140 years in the field of railway technology. We are a leading global supplier of electrical and electronic safety components and solutions and traction power systems for the railway industry and also provide solutions for renewable energy, DC grid, and other industrial systems. The name Sécheron Hasler Group is a worldwide synonym for Swiss Quality and represents a leading reference for state-of-the-art products supplied to the market.

With more than 1 200 employees worldwide, we are wherever our customers are around the globe, supplying products approved in our customers’ countries or markets and deliver supply chain and customer services locally.

For our office in Geneva, we are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer (all genders, 100%)

In this role, you will:

• Design and construction of mechanical and electrical system/products as well as project based solutions.Perform analyses to aid and optimize design and validation of new products, focusing to model 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 data base update in order to trace and produce right apparatuses.
• Keep high level of technology in mechanical & electrical products
• Validate the system/product design with the primary focus on mechanics, supporting actively also the electrical validation of a dedicate group.
• Homologation and testing solutions according with the relevant standard.
• Perform product maintenance and support non-conformity resolutions

Experience:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Development or design engineer on mechanical or electro-mechanical devices
• Minimum five years of successful industrial experience
• Electrical AC/DC Medium / High voltage as a strong plus

Language Skills

• English C1
• French or any other language is a strong advantage

Competences & Personality

• Quick learner, multi-site team player with ability to work independently and proactively.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think creatively and critically to resolve simulation, design and manufacturing challenges.
• Work efficiently.

Specific knowledge or strong interest in:

• Very good knowledge of 3D CAD modelling software (Solidworks, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, etc..).
• Railway rolling stock industry
• International standards & homologation process knowledge as a plus

This position is based in Geneva and requires travel (up to 30%)

What we offer

We have flat hierarchies and direct communication between departments and levels of management is encouraged. This enables us to make decisions quickly.

We give our employees total responsibility for their job tasks. All employees are encouraged to take initiatives and contribute to the company’s operational excellence and have ample opportunities to achieve their personal and career growth objectives.

How to apply:

Do you have a positive attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding international work environment? If this sounds like you, please send us your CV. We look forward to receiving your application.

Sécheron Hasler Group is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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For more information, please visit our website: https://www.secheron.com/ You can also find us on LinkedIn.

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