Mechanical Electrical Engineer

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For our client working in aviation and located at Basel Euroairport we are looking for a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer.

• Start date:
  ASAP
• Planned duration:
  3 months but long-term planned
• Workplace:
  Basel Euroairport
• Workload:
  100%

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Electrical Tasks:

• Lead and support electrical activities across projects, ensuring design principles are applied consistently and effectively.
• Contribute to quotations by performing aircraft surveys and validating project assumptions and hours.
• Design electrical system architectures and select components that meet RTCA DO-160 and DO-178 requirements.
• Collaborate with certification teams to define compliance strategies and support production environments.
• Create and revise engineering drawings aligned with project milestones, design rules, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers to define interfaces and ensure smooth integration.
• Drive continuous improvement, identify risks, and resolve roadblocks to keep projects on track.
• Participate in testing, prepare reports, and support certification documentation.
• Lead electrical activities on projects or initiatives, and act as backup for the Electrical Leader when needed.

Mechanical tasks:

• Mechanical design/structures according to established Design principles under the supervision of the Mechanical Lead during the Design cycle.
• Make 3D engineering models and 2D drawings for mechanical parts, as well as make designs and assembly and installation drawings according to the rules and processes of mechanical engineering design (materials and processes guidelines, sheet metal rules, mechanized rules, construction rules). selection and installation of standards and fasteners, bonding and grounding, etc.).
• Definition of mechanical interfaces with the supplier/customer.
• Support the manufacturing and installation process (Review, Deviation Sheets, Concession).
• Ensure a design-to-weight and design-to-cost approach in accordance with project requirements.
• Identify risk elements and participate in their evaluation and propose efficient and innovative solutions.
• Manage/participate in the mechanical design of different projects.
• Collaborate with different specialists to ensure the degree of compliance with regulations (Production Engineering, Stress, CVE, flammability, suppliers, etc.).
• Provide support to the testing process and the preparation of the corresponding report.
• Support to Quotations of the different projects and make quotations for small projects if necessary.
• Carry out technical inspections of the aircraft (photographs, dimensions, 3D scanning...).
• Record of lessons learned to ensure the efficiency of future projects.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related aeronautic professional field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in (aircraft) electrical or mechanical engineering and team/project management.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD and TeamCenter, plus Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset aligned with the client's values.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Fluency in English is required, French and/or German are a plus.

This contract is for 3 Months (might be extended) or even become permanent.

Applicants need to be European or Swiss citizens or holding a Swiss permit.

I'm looking forward to learn more about you

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