Senior Electronics Engineer
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteZürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job Summary
Take full technical ownership of 1-2 high-complexity PCBAs, driving development from initial architecture and schematics through layout, prototyping, debugging, and production handover. Strategically review and simplify the current PCBA portfolio to optimize system architecture while establishing rigorous test specifications and verification protocols. Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate electronics seamlessly into autonomous mobile robots designed for harsh, hazardous environments. Champion high-quality engineering standards within the EE team to ensure compliance with strict EMI/EMC standards and functional safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field
- At least 7 years of hands-on experience developing electronics boards for industrial, aerospace, or military applications
- Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard ECAD software (e.g., KiCad, Altium)
- Expert-level proficiency in simulation tools like SPICE
- Proven track record of layouting your own complex designs with strict creepage, clearance, and isolation constraints for safety-critical applications
- Extensive experience designing for harsh environments
- Strong background in meeting EMI/EMC compliance and functional safety standards
- Deep expertise in debugging, verification, and defining testing specifications for manufacturing production
- Strong proficiency in at least two of the following areas: Battery Management Systems (BMS), power electronics/motor drives, high-speed interfaces (USB, EtherCAT, WiFi), or MCU-based embedded systems
- Highly accountable mindset with the ability to make firm technical decisions and own the outcomes in a dynamic environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Explosion-proof (Ex-protection) electronics design or hazardous-area applications
- Background in wireless electronics design or Edge AI Compute Hardware
- Direct experience working within the robotics or autonomous systems industry
- Familiarity with InvenTree or similar modern tools for component and inventory management
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