Mechanical Engineering Expert for Lightweight Design

Vor 2 Tagen


Winterthur, Zürich, Schweiz ZHAW Vollzeit
Job Description

We are seeking a highly qualified Mechanical Engineering Expert for our Lightweight Design Group at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing courses in engineering mechanics, managing R&D projects, and contributing to the further development of the LWD group within the framework of the IMES strategy.

About Us

ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences with over 14,000 students and 3,400 faculty and staff. Our Institute of Multidisciplinary Engineering Sciences (IMES) deals with highly loaded structures in three main areas, focusing on structural mechanics of aircraft and railway vehicles as well as highly dynamic loaded structures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implementation of courses in basic and advanced modules of engineering mechanics at bachelor level
  • Independent acquisition, processing, and management of R&D projects including responsibility for results
  • Expansion and further development of competencies in the LWD group within the framework of the IMES strategy
Requirements:
  • University degree in engineering or natural sciences with reference to structural mechanics
  • Doctorate, preferably with reference to structural mechanics
  • Several years of experience in industry with successful work on structural mechanics issues, e.g. in the automotive, railway vehicle, or aerospace industry
  • Experience and pleasure in the successful and independent acquisition of larger and complex research projects as well as their technical and commercial management
  • Mastery of the German language at such a level that lectures can be held in English
Benefits:
  • Salary range: CHF 80,000 - 120,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Attractive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement


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