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Our solutions power railways, renewable energy, DC and AC networks, and industrial systems worldwide trusted for their precision, reliability, and innovation.\nAt the heart of modern rail infrastructure, our Traction Power Systems unit delivers cutting-edge DC and AC traction substations, protection systems, power conversion and digital monitoring solutions. Join us to shape the future of sustainable mobility with technology that keeps cities and countries moving. For the expansion of our team, we are seeking to hire in Geneva a dynamic and motivated Senior R&D Engineer.\nAs a Senior R&D Engineer, you will be involved with the R&D team in the development of cutting-edge high-speed switching devices such as high-speed DC circuit breakers, contributing to the full product lifecycle: from design to application.\nYou will work at the intersection of electrical and mechanical engineering, bringing expertise in power electronics, dielectrics and thermal advanced modeling, playing a key role in shaping the future of medium voltage switching technology.\nMain Responsibilities:\nContribute to innovative R&D projects focused on high-speed circuit breakers and related switching technologies.\nDesign and simulate electrical switching systems using MATLAB/Simulink, COMSOL MultiPhysics including electromagnetic, thermal, material science and dielectric behavior.\nDefine and execute test plans for prototypes, including dielectric, thermal, and mechanical validation.\nInterface with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical and electronics engineers.\nCollaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize material processing and industrialization.\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and innovation roadmaps.\nContribute to patent filings, technical documentation, and compliance with IEC/IEEE standards.\nDevelop and validate electronic control boards for switching and protection systems.\nRequirements\nMinimum 8 years of experience in R&D for low voltage and/or medium voltage electric equipment.\nGood understanding of Railway protection systems - Modern DC microgrids.\nEnglish fluent mandatory, French strong plus.\nMaster’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Applied Physics or similar.\nStrong understanding of electro-mechanical and magnetic systems.\nStrong plus:\nExperience with testing and validation in high-voltage environments.\nKnowledge of High-speed DC circuit breakers.\nPlus:\nGood knowledge in power electronics switching devices.\nThermal and dielectric analysis.\nModeling and simulation in MATLAB/Simulink - COMSOL.\nMaterial processing and manufacturing techniques.\nElectronic board design and integration.\nCAD 3D design tools (SolidWorks).\nCurious, attentive to detail, team player.\nBenefits\nWe foster flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels. 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