Lausanne
Mechanical Project Manager - Special Machines (m/f)
- 11 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
Job summary
Are you passionate about developing and designing complex machines? Join Auctae in Switzerland!
Tasks
- Lead 3D design and modification of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Create innovative CAD solutions using PTC Creo or similar software.
- Collaborate on system architecture and prototype feasibility studies.
Skills
- Mechanical or general engineering degree with proven design experience.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills for technical solutions.
- Proactive and creative in problem-solving and collaboration.
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About the job
Are you passionate about the development and design of new complex machines?
Skills to join Auctae in Switzerland as a mechanical project and development manager
With a background as a Mechanical or General Engineer, you have proven initial experience in the mechanical design of complex machines both in surface and volumetric modelling, ideally with software such as PTC Creo or CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, etc.
You have worked on thermal engines, electric motors, reactors, turbines, special machines, etc. intended for the transport sectors (land, marine, aeronautics, space, etc.) or defence.
Join the Auctae team in Switzerland as a mechanical design and development project manager
As a mechanical design and development project manager you:
- are responsible for projects involving definition, specification, 3D design and modification (CAD) of components, sub-assemblies and mechanical and electrical systems both in surface and volumetric modelling, in a new product context;
- design and develop innovative CAD solutions using PTC Creo (minimum Creo 8) up to the production of drawings;
- implement new functions on existing products as well as integrate and connect electrical and electronic sub-systems;
- participate in system architecture and integration of mechanical and electromechanical sub-systems;
- are in charge of the entire technical file;
- lead and participate in design reviews
(concept review, design review, data input review)
- conduct feasibility studies and prototypes to validate concepts;
- work on system architecture;
- lead brainstorming sessions as part of concept definition;
- contribute to FMEA;
- contribute to design improvements and optimisations, cost reduction using calculations and/or simulations (mass, stress level, tolerance, etc.);
- work closely with industrialisation, production, quality and purchasing teams.
You are rigorous, organised, pragmatic and autonomous. With a positive character, solution-oriented technically, you have a very good ability to synthesise and analyse, and know how to collaborate cross-functionally. Proactive, you bring creative and innovative solutions to problem-solving.
Are you Swiss nationality, holding a valid work permit (B, C or G) or a citizen of the European Union?
Position open to all candidates matching the profile. Permanent contract (CDI).
We are Auctae, a Swiss company based in the Lake Geneva region, driven by augmented innovation: engineering, advanced technologies and the industry of the future.