Mechanical Design Engineer
About H55
As the technological spin-off of Solar Impulse, the first electric airplane to fly around the world, the mission of H55, is to make aviation clean, safe, and affordable.
The company’s strengths and competencies lie in developing propulsion and energy storage solutions which are modular, lightweight, and certifiable.
Having integrated and flown 4 electric airplanes, the Swiss start-up has been selected by Pratt & Whitney Canada to provide the battery pack for its regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator. This recent announcement is a further illustration of H55’s position as a major enabler in the electric commuter market.
In the frame of its product development (Electric Propulsion System and Modular Battery Pack), H55 is searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on the different components of the system.
You will be responsible for:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer at H55, your primary mission is to craft cutting-edge products integral to our electric propulsion system.Your responsibilities will include:
- Design lightweight, manufacturing-optimized, and cost-efficient products.
- Ensure designs to adhere to regulatory agency rules of EASA and FAA, with a strong focus on industry safety and performance standards.
- Substantiate your designs with robust engineering practices and calculations.
- Review drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other documentation necessary to manufacture, test, install, and commission products.
- Define tests to guarantee the correlation and advancement of simulation models and technology de-risking & validation.
- Monitor and manage problem reports and change requests.
- Provide essential support to product production by analyzing deviation requests among other.
- Support supplier by addressing technical questions under general design guidelines.
- A university degree with 5-10 years of experience in designing and validating mechanical components and assemblies.
- Experience in mechanical design of electronic units is a significant advantage.
- Familiarity with EASA Certification Specification and industry standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-311) is an advantage (experience in another highly regulated domain is fine).
- Proficiency in CAD programs like Autodesk Inventor.
- Proven experience in FEA is appreciated, with mastering Ansys bundle as an asset.
- Knowledge in manufacturing processes with a focus on machining and plastic molding.
- Hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.
- A motivated self-starter with a keen eye for organization and precision.
- A strong commitment to quality.
- Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English; proficiency in French is a valuable asset.
What we offer
- An amazing work Location in Sion, Valais in the heart of Swiss Alps.
- A highly dynamic and multicultural environment where you can grow and learn by working on ambitious challenges to shape the future of Electric Aviation.
We hope this role sounds exciting and could be your next step, if so follow the steps to apply, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
H55 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on competence, performance, and business needs.
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