Senior Electronic Engineer

m/f/d, Zürich

Job profile (66P6UT)

Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Zürich
Contracting
Full Time
15.11.2026 - 30.04.2027 ++
KiCAD, Power Electronics, LED driver circuits, PoE, EMC/EMI-aware hardware design

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

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Job profile (66P6UT)

Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Zürich
Contracting
Full Time
15.11.2026 - 30.04.2027 ++
KiCAD, Power Electronics, LED driver circuits, PoE, EMC/EMI-aware hardware design