Hardware Engineer

This is an opportunity to join a pioneer of cleaning technology and innovation that are able to offer their customers everything for their building cleaning needs in one place that include cleaning machinery and chemical products.

With a unique range, it serves as a one-stop shop for diverse client needs, ensuring each product excels in specific purposes

The company recognizes and solves cleaning problems with hygienic solutions developed in a Swiss research department.

Now with a global presence and over 200 employees, the company offers sustainability tips, product news, and exclusive cleaning tutorials/courses.

They are shaping the digital cleaning landscape alongside a motivated team by participating in the development of cutting-edge conventional and autonomous cleaning machines. As an Hardware Engineer, the role involves advancing existing cleaning machines and designing the next generation of professional cleaning equipment. Join as a vital team member in achieving innovative and ambitious objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in hardware and firmware development for professional cleaning machines, guiding them from conceptualization to market launch.
• Generate schematic and PCB layouts to facilitate the manufacturing process.
• Construct prototypes, oversee commissioning, and verify electronics until series release.
• Evaluate electronic components, actuators, and sensors for optimal performance.
• Contribute to the certification of both existing and new machine ranges, while actively participating in new conceptualizations.
• Develop requirements and functional specifications to guide the team effectively.
• Support fellow team members in machine development to ensure consistent standards.

Candidate Profile:

• Possess an educational background as an electrical engineer (HF/FH/ETH/TU), preferably with several years of professional experience.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in developing electronic systems in mechanical engineering, emphasizing EMC-compliant PCB design (preferably with Altium).
• Showcase broad expertise in analog and digital circuit technology.
• Bonus: Proficient in MCU programming in C/C++ and familiarity with lithium and lead battery technology, including charging technology.
• Capable of confidently managing project responsibilities.
• Exhibit innovation, goal-oriented focus, and motivation as a proactive problem-solver.
• Strong analytical and interdisciplinary thinking skills, coupled with creativity and inventiveness.
• Ability to tackle technical problems and devise innovative solutions suitable for series production.
• Outstanding social skills, initiative, and reliability, facilitating seamless integration into the existing team.

Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy).

Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests.

We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees.

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