Electronic architecture and design for high-tech measuring instruments
Our client is a growing, innovative, high-tech SME based in the region of Neuchâtel (Switzerland), developing and producing a wide range of high-precision instruments that measure physical properties of materials. The company is part of a leading European Group that globally develops, produces and distributes highly accurate laboratory instruments and process measuring systems for an ever-increasing number of sectors and applications. To reinforce its engineering resources in electronic design and testing, we are looking for a qualified
In this position you will join a multidisciplinary R&D team developing the next generation of instruments. You will bring electronic expertise to the R&D team. You will notably contribute actively to the design of new devices and progressively introduce digital controllers and communication capacities to the existing product portfolio. You will collaborate closely with the Group’s internal electronic design resources and manufacturing capacities.
Main responsibilities
- Development of the electronic architecture and concepts of instruments and product lines in coordination with all stakeholders
- Creation of electronics overview plans (block diagram, etc.)
- Design of electrical circuits and drawing of the corresponding circuit diagrams (circuit design) in coordination with the relevant departments and taking into account the internal existing electronic manufacturing constraints (DFM)
- Development of an end-of-line test concept for printed circuit boards in coordination with the Group’s electronic manufacturing department
- Approval of the printed circuit board design
- Verification of electrical circuits and electrical modules
- Performing and supporting all relevant tasks during the product transition towards production
- Support to the product manager during the entire product life cycle
- Incorporation of new electronic technologies in the hardware development in coordination with other departments such as mechanical design, firmware, software, CE-safety, E-CAD, production, purchasing, project leader, product manager, etc.
Your profile
- Master’s degree in electronics or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical engineering ideally in the field of measurement technology or metrology
- Experience in design and verification of electronic circuits
- Experience with electronic system or circuit design software such as Zuken
- Knowledge of safety and EMC directives required for declaration of conformity
- Basic knowledge of physical and materials sciences
- Hands-on mentality and experience with laboratory and workshop activities
- Team player with good communication skills
- Analytical, accurate and result-oriented work approach
- French and English as working languages, German an asset
The company offers an interesting, reliable and long-term workplace in a leading and fast-growing international Group. Its corporate culture is innovative and promotes technical excellence, with friendly, supportive cooperation between colleagues.
If you recognise yourself in such a profile, do not hesitate to call (+41 21 613 7000) for additional information or to apply by email (jacques.laurent@ems.ch).