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Mechanical Finite Element & Traction Transformer Accessories Specialist 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Join our engineering excellence center team developing innovative railway traction transformers solutions. As FEM Specialist, you will become expert for structural simulations and vibration analysis of products operating in demanding railway environments. Beyond FEM expertise, you will own key transformer accessory technologies throughout their lifecycle. You will work closely with suppliers, customers, design teams, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing to ensure reliable, compliant and competitive accessory solutions. You will support projects from concept development through qualification, testing, and industrialization. You will influence product reliability, safety, maintainability, and performance overall lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to shape FEM methodologies, drive component development, and contribute to future traction transformer technologies. You will combine advanced numerical simulations with practical engineering, testing, and supplier collaboration.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Perform FEM simulations for railway applications and load cases

  • Deliver accurate FEM reports supporting engineering decisions

  • Support laboratory testing activities and validation campaigns

  • Own selected traction transformer accessories throughout their lifecycle

  • Define technical specifications and qualification requirements

  • Manage supplier technical discussions, design reviews and validation

  • Ensure compliance with railway and electrical standards.

  • Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives

Your background

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

  • Minimum 3 years of FEM engineering experience

  • Strong expertise with ANSYS Structural or equivalent software

  • Experience in component qualification and validation activities

  • Knowledge of railway standards and mechanical design principles

  • Experience working with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams

More about us

We are a technology-driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.

Location Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland
Job type Full time
Work arrangement Hybrid
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-08-21
Reference number R0135713

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. 

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. 

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.