Senior Electronic Engineer

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We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer for our client in Zurich to support the development and integration of a new payload for an advanced robotic platform. You will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of electronic hardware components, working closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team.  

Your Tasks:

• Design and develop electronic hardware for a robotic payload system
• Create schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts using KiCad
• Design and optimize power supply architectures, including DC/DC converters and isolated power stages
• Develop LED driver circuits and implement dimming/control strategies
• Integrate Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) functionality
• Design cable assemblies, harnesses, and connector solutions for dynamic and moving applications
• Apply EMC-conscious design practices throughout the hardware development lifecycle
• Support hardware bring-up, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineering teams
• Contribute to prototype development and transition into manufacturing 

Your Profile:

• Several years of experience in electronic hardware development
• Strong hands-on experience with KiCad for schematic capture and multi-layer PCB design
• Proven expertise in power electronics, including DC/DC converter design
• Experience designing LED driver circuits
• Solid knowledge of Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technologies
• Experience with cable, connector, and harness design for dynamic applications
• Strong understanding of EMC/EMI-aware hardware design
• Experience generating production documentation, including Gerbers, BOMs, and pick-and-place files
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in an international environment
• Professional proficiency in English

 

Nice to have:

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT)
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and compliance requirements
• Basic firmware development and hardware bring-up experience
• Simulation experience (e.g., SPICE for power electronics or signal integrity analysis)
• Experience with multi-board systems and board-to-board interfaces
• Exposure to robotics, mechatronics, motion systems, actuators, or sensors