Mechanical Engineer / High Voltage Technology

About the job

Become part of a family-like team with an international character that shapes the energy supply of tomorrow.

In this role as part of PFIFFNER Schaltgeräte AG at the Grenchen / SO location, you are a driving force in development projects and independently take on the further development of high-voltage disconnectors. With your innovative ideas, you ensure that our disconnectors can assert themselves in international markets. In this demanding position, you can fully apply your technical and analytical skills and further develop yourself especially in the field of energy technology.

What you do

• Independent design and further development of high-voltage disconnectors in compliance with relevant standards
• Creation and maintenance of 3D models and technical drawings
• Planning and execution of design, development, and type tests in internal and external test laboratories
• Technical evaluation of modifications, variants, and new developments
• Gradual assumption of product responsibility in the sense of a technical key account
• Technical contact person for sales, project management, and internal interfaces
• Collaboration in technical clarifications with customers as well as occasional support at trade fairs

What you bring

• Completed education at FH level in mechanical engineering or comparable
• Several years of experience in the design and/or development of technical products, ideally in an industrial environment
• Independent execution of projects in product development, testing, and introduction
• Very good knowledge of working with 3D CAD systems (preferably Inventor, SolidWorks)
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering related to high voltage
• Experience or understanding of standards, design, and tests in a technical environment
• Structured, independent working style and enjoyment of technical responsibility
• Good German and English skills, spoken and written

What we offer you

• Flexible working time models including annual working time account
• Individual training and support for your professional and personal development
• Family-like environment with varied staff events
• Dynamic team with uncomplicated leadership culture and high scope for design in an internationally influenced environment
• Attractive pension plan with special interest and employer contributions
• Additional insurance and support offers for difficult life situations
• Discounts on many everyday products

More about us

PFIFFNER Schaltgeräte AG is a company of the PFIFFNER Group and specializes in high-quality solutions for the safe transmission and distribution of electrical energy. The origin of our switching devices goes back to the Swiss ALPHA Elektrotechnik AG – a heritage of over 90 years of experience in the development and production of high and medium voltage disconnectors.

Our disconnectors are known worldwide for their efficiency and reliability and are used in demanding environments where a constant and safe energy supply is crucial. At the same time, we are expanding our portfolio with a new F-gas-free circuit breaker with a GWP < 1, which is being developed in Hirschthal and sets new technological standards in the energy sector.

Have we sparked your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents at hrnoSpam@pfiffner-group.noSpamcom. Any questions first? Then Federica Linder-Hunziker (+41 62 739 28 13) is happy to receive your call.