Senior Multiphysics R&D Engineer (Electro-mechanical)
Job description
Senior R&D Engineer in the Traction Power Systems unit, developing high-speed switching devices such as high-speed DC circuit breakers across the full product lifecycle from design to application. The role sits at the intersection of electrical and mechanical engineering with power electronics, dielectrics and thermal modeling.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote · Satigny, Switzerland
- Languages
- English – fluent, French
What you'll do
- Contribute to innovative R&D projects focused on high-speed circuit breakers and related switching technologies.
- Design and simulate electrical switching systems using MATLAB/Simulink, COMSOL MultiPhysics including electromagnetic, thermal, material science and dielectric behavior.
- Define and execute test plans for prototypes, including dielectric, thermal, and mechanical validation.
- Interface with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical and electronics engineers.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize material processing and industrialization.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and innovation roadmaps.
- Contribute to patent filings, technical documentation, and compliance with IEC/IEEE standards.
- Develop and validate electronic control boards for switching and protection systems.
What we're looking for
- Minimum 8 years of experience in R&D for low voltage and/or medium voltage electric equipment.
- Good understanding of Railway protection systems – Modern DC microgrids.
- English fluent mandatory, French strong plus.
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Applied Physics or similar.
- Strong understanding of electro-mechanical and magnetic systems.
- Curious, attentive to detail, team player.
Nice to have
- Experience with testing and validation in high-voltage environments.
- Knowledge of High-speed DC circuit breakers.
- Good knowledge in power electronics switching devices.
- Thermal and dielectric analysis.
- Modeling and simulation in MATLAB/Simulink - COMSOL.
- Material processing and manufacturing techniques.
- Electronic board design and integration.
- CAD 3D design tools (SolidWorks).
Your team
Traction Power Systems
Delivers cutting-edge DC and AC traction substations, protection systems, power conversion and digital monitoring solutions.
Benefits
- Flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels.
- Trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to take initiative.
- Plenty of opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
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About Sécheron Hasler Group
With over 140 years of Swiss engineering heritage, 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.
Key facts
- High-power electrical and electronic equipment
- Over 140 years of Swiss engineering heritage
- Global leader in high-power electrical and electronic equipment
- Solutions power railways, renewable energy, DC and AC networks, and industrial systems worldwide