Mechanical Structures Specialist (m/f)

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Your responsibilities

• Collaborate with Structural Engineering teams globally to establish and promote unified design methodologies and engineering best practices.
• Drive innovation in High Voltage products through close cooperation with R&D on the design, testing, and continuous enhancement of support structures and systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives that increase efficiency, quality, and consistency across engineering activities.
• Develop and implement engineering guidelines, work instructions, templates, and standards to support global knowledge sharing and standardization.
• Support the development of engineering tools and systems and drive the adoption of automation solutions that improve productivity and accuracy.
• Define requirements for newly developed structural components and support related approval and compliance processes.
• Act as a key interface between R&D, Engineering, Production, and Installation teams to ensure successful implementation of improvements and changes.
• Lead and develop the global Structural Expert Community, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Apply Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows and engineering processes.

Your background

• Master’s degree in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical structures engineering or a related technical field.
• Recognized technical expertise and strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Experience with engineering tools such as Tekla, STAAD, and Ansys.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel design standards and codes, including EN standards, Eurocode, and IBC.
• Experience with High Voltage Switchgear products and supporting steel structures is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across global teams.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

• Influence the future of HV products and engineering standards worldwide
• Work with cutting-edge tools and a passionate, expert team
• Lead, mentor, and shape the next generation of structural engineering
• Be part of a vibrant, international team in the heart of Europe

• 5 weeks of vacation
• Flexible working hours (7.5-hour workday)
• Birthday leave
• Fully covered meal vouchers (CZK 110 per day)
• Cafeteria system or multi sport card (CZK 7,000 annually)
• Pension contribution (2–3% of salary)
• Discounted mobile plans
• Loyalty bonuses and other benefits under our collective agreement

Ready to take your expertise global? Apply now and help us build the future of energy!

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