Mechanical Design Engineer​/Bushing Designer Voltage Technology

Job description

For our client, a leading global technology company specializing in power infrastructure and high-voltage solutions based in Zürich, we are looking for a dedicated and precise Bushing Designer. In this role, you will be at the forefront of engineering, designing customer-specific components and driving the mechanical evolution of power technology.

• Location:
  
  Zürich (On-site)

• Start Date:
  
  02.02.2026

• Duration: 11 months, with the possibility of an extension

• Workload: 100% (No Home Office)

• Custom Engineering:
  Lead the development and design of customer-specific high-voltage bushings, ensuring innovative mechanical solutions meet rigorous performance and safety standards.

• Technical Documentation:
  Create and maintain precise technical drawings, detailed bills of materials (BOMs), and master data within the SAP system.

• Design Precision:
  Implement complex technical specifications, applying expert-level knowledge of dimensional, form, and positional tolerances (GD&T).

• Process Optimization:
  Review and enhance existing designs to improve efficiency, ease of manufacture, and overall product quality.

• Project Execution:
  Independently manage smaller development projects, prototype designs, or tooling improvements to streamline manufacturing operations.

• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify design errors or deficiencies and recommend proactive revisions to improve the strength-weight efficiency and cost-effectiveness of components.

• Education:
  
  Completed vocational training as a Design Engineer (Konstrukteur EFZ) or a comparable technical qualification.

• Experience:
  
  3 to 5 years of professional experience in mechanical or product design. Experience with high-voltage components or industrial power equipment is a plus.

• Software Expertise:
  Proficiency in 3D CAD is essential; advanced experience with PTC Creo and PTC Windchill is highly beneficial.

• Systems Knowledge:
  Strong command of SAP for managing engineering data and master records.

• Working Style:
  You are a senior-level professional capable of working under limited supervision. You possess a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to train/mentor junior team members.

• Languages:
  
  Very good German skills (written and spoken) are required;
  English proficiency is a distinct advantage.