R&D Mechanical Engineer and Project Leader 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation in the world of electrical engineering? Join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of new technologies and new products in the field of Traction Transformers and Medium Frequency Transformers. If you’re a visionary thinker with a passion for problem-solving and a drive to make a tangible impact, we want you. Apply now and power up your career!
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Your responsibilities
Develop new technologies and products in the area of oil filled Traction Transformers and Medium Frequency Transformer to increase performance, reliability and cost effectiveness of our products
Analyze cost drivers of state-of-the-art TTs and suggest technical activities targeting to decrease material and production costs
Coordinate and participate to the above-mentioned cost-savings technical activities.
Run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, calculate and simulate their expected performances.
Interact with suppliers for technical questions linked to the new cost-savings concepts.
Design prototypes or mockups which implement the previously developed cost-savings technical concepts and create documentation (specifications, 3D, BOM and drawings)
Organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products.
Support the transfer of technology and knowledge from R&D to other functions by writing design rules and executing trainings
Provide technical support to other departments when needed (engineering, product management, marketing and sales etc.)
Your background
MSc education in mechanical engineering or BSc with > 10y of work experience
Work experience in the field of oil filled transformers, preferably Traction Transformers.
Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD tools and PLM (preferably PTC Creo and Windchill)
Track record of complete transformers mechanical design (lead engineer)
Understanding of manufacturing techniques and their impact on costs
Basic knowledge of materials and materials testing
Project management skills
Action and result-oriented mindset
Innovation spirit, ability to challenge the existing and to think "out of the box"
Excellent communication skills and team spirit
Fluent in English and solid bases of French
Self-driven, motivated, and autonomous
