Senior R&D Engineer – Electro-mechanical, Multiphysics

Sécheron SA

Senior R&D Engineer developing cutting-edge high-speed switching devices for the rail industry. Collaborating on R&D projects focused on sustainable mobility and electrical systems.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeSatigny • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
**Strong plus:**
Experience with testing and validation in high-voltage environments.
Knowledge of High-speed DC circuit breakers.
**Plus:**
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).
Curious, attentive to detail, team player.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We foster flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels. You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to take initiative, with plenty of opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical switching systemsMATLABSimulinkCOMSOL MultiPhysicstesting and validationelectronic control boardspower electronicsthermal analysisdielectric analysisCAD 3D design

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationattention to detailcuriosityteam player

Certifications

Master’s in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical Engineering