Intern Electrical R&D Engineer

Location: Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland

Department: Sécheron | Electrical Safety Solutions

Workplace: on_site

Description

With over 140 years of Swiss engineering heritage, Sécheron Hasler Group is a global leader in high-power electrical and electronic equipment. Our solutions power railways, renewable energy, DC and AC networks, and industrial systems worldwide trusted for their precision, reliability, and innovation.

Safety meets innovation in our Electrical Safety Solutions unit. From high-speed circuit breakers to voltage limiters, we engineer the components that protect critical infrastructure. Be part of a team where your work safeguards lives and powers progress.

We are looking for a talented Electrical Engineer student or recent graduate for an internship of at least 6 months in our AC Circuit Breaker team located in Satigny (Geneva). You will get a hands on opportunity to join an innovative developing project, for AC medium voltage devices.

Main tasks:

• Provide technical design inputs for HV insulators / Circuit breakers
• Develop FEM models, perform simulations, and document the results 
• Review drawings and provide feedback, verify bills of materials
• Conduct patent searches and summarize relevant findings 
• Assist during tests, write reports

Requirements

Mandatory:

• Last year as a master student or recently graduated
• English fluency
• Finite element analysis coursework

Nice to have:

• French fluency
• Any hands-on experience/ relevant projects in high voltage components (bushing, switchgear, insulators, cables)

Benefits

We foster flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels. You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to take initiative, with plenty of opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.