Sécheron SA

Mechanical Design Engineer

Sécheron SA  •  Prague, CZ (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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 top-notch supply chain and customer services locally.

For our Traction Power Systems site in Prague, we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen our engineering team.

Projects are typically smaller in scope, tailored to specific customer requirements and focused on configuration and engineering changes of existing solutions
The goal is always the same: deliver a solution that is technically correct, manufacturable and ready for implementation.

In this role, you will:

· Design mechanical parts and assemblies using 3D CAD (SolidWorks)

  • Create complete manufacturing and assembly documentation, including drawings for suppliers
  • Adapt and configure existing mechanical solutions for customer projects
  • Work on engineering and change requests across several smaller projects in parallel
  • Maintain and manage technical data in ERP system (Oracle)
  • Cooperate closely with electrical and software engineers, production, purchasing, quality and project management
  • Support projects throughout execution and implementation
  • Communicate regularly with the team and customers in English

Requirements

What are we looking for:

  • High school or university degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • At least 3 years of experience in mechanical design / engineering
  • Solid understanding of mechanical design principles
  • Strong experience with 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks
  • Comfortable working on multiple smaller projects rather than one long R&D assignment
  • Fluent English (main working language) with Czech as a strong advantage
  • Basic knowledge of electrical engineering would be a strong advantage

If you do not meet every single point but feel this role fits your mindset and interests, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

What we offer

  • A stable and interesting engineering position with visible, real‑world impact
  • Work in a supportive team and company with great reputation
  • Cooperation with customers across the world and exposure to global projects
  • Opportunities to learn, grow and build your technical expertise through hands‑on project work
  • Flexible working hours
  • Attractive benefits package including 13th salary, transport allowance, meal vouchers and pension contribution
  • 5 weeks of vacation and additional benefits

If you are looking for an engineering role where your work is practical, varied and actually delivered to customers, we would be happy to hear from you.

Sécheron Hasler Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Sécheron SA

About Sécheron SA

Sécheron SA is focused on railway industry, and industrial segments manufacturing high power electric equipment. We design, manufacture, test and deliver products and solutions covering the following scope

Electrical Safety Solutions

Sécheron SA offers an extensive range of products, solutions and services dedicated to the switching and protection of high voltage traction and auxiliary equipment installed on railway and mass transit vehicles. Our ranges of DC and AC circuit breakers, contactors and disconnecting switches, as well as master controllers and wheel flange lubricators, are used on locomotives, conventional and high-speed trains, EMU's, metros, light rail vehicles, tramways and trolley buses.

Traction Power Systems

Sécheron SA offers a complete range of components, solutions, systems and services for DC Traction Substations powering and protecting mass transit and railway networks. With more than 60 years experience in this activity, Sécheron has developed a unique expertise making our equipment to be used in most of the major cities worldwide operating metros and light rails networks, as well as in countries equipped with DC railway lines. Starting from the delivery of individual components such as DC circuit-breakers, disconnect switches or protection and control devices, Sécheron supplies up to the complete DC substation, including transformer-rectifier groups, DC switchgear, regenerative inverter/energy storage systems and other panels. Supported by a strong and expertise project management and engineering team, we also offer a complete range of services to guarantee the quality and performances of the project and equipment.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Satigny - Geneva, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
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