Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

HAEFELY, a Basel-based company with more than 120 years of history and part of the PFIFFNER Group, develops high-voltage testing and measurement technology to support the energy transition. It is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its subsidiary in Nashik, India, to design mechanical parts and systems for high-voltage test equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies and structures for high-voltage test systems such as impulse generators and AC/DC testing systems, according to design standards and customer specifications
• Develop and update detailed 3D models and technical drawings, ensuring accurate release in PLM and ERP systems
• Manage engineering change notices for components and assemblies
• Explore alternative materials and manufacturing technologies, and conduct cost analysis to propose manufacturing process improvements
• Identify local component suppliers and oversee supplier quality control
• Redesign non-critical components with appropriate approvals and perform mechanical validation of components
• Prepare technical documentation for internal and external use and handle administrative tasks as required

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components and systems, with knowledge of mechanical design, materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience with electro-mechanical products and design of moulded, sheet metal, machined and cast components
• Hands-on experience in mechanical production and assembly is highly advantageous
• Strong communication, analytical and teamwork skills; ability to work in an international, multilingual engineering team
• Proficiency in English; German is an added advantage

Required skills

• CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or similar
• PDM tools such as Autodesk Vault or equivalent
• Design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and assembly
• Stress analysis, fatigue life assessment and component fit analysis
• Familiarity with ERP tools such as SAP S4 HANA (MM module) is a plus
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems (impulse generators, AC/DC testing systems) is advantageous

What we offer

• A challenging, future-oriented work environment in a Swiss company supplying customers worldwide
• Close collaboration with the Swiss technical team and independent, responsible work in a supportive team
• Competitive salary and benefits, access to state-of-the-art tools and technology
• Continuous professional and personal development