Mechanical R&D Engineer

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…).
• Project Management experience and skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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 offer a permanent employment contract under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the metal-mechanical sector, with a gross annual salary (RAL) ranging between €35,000 and €60,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.

In addition, in line with company policy and applicable collective agreements, we offer:

• On-site work model with the possibility of smart working up to two days per week, in accordance with company policy
• Flexible working hours
• Lunch ticket
• Welfare benefits in accordance with the applicable collective labour agreement

The indicated salary range reflects our commitment to internal equity and pay transparency.

If our offer appeals to you and you meet the above requirements, please apply! We are looking forward to talking to you!