Embedded Systems Electrical Engineer

This is an opportunity to join an organization that serves as the home for engineers across various technical disciplines. Here, top-notch software, hardware, electronics, and mechanical engineers collaborate on projects aimed at enhancing people's quality of life. The company values a bold and inquisitive approach to work and is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes alongside their customers, particularly in meaningful projects. The team operates with passion and mutual support, primarily focusing on the field of medical technology. Employing over a hundred professionals across three countries, they provide comprehensive support to startups, SMEs, and large enterprises, spanning the entire product life cycle, from needs assessment to concept development, certification, series production, and maintenance.

If you possess curiosity, a results-driven mindset, and a passion for technology, you've found the right place to work collaboratively with the team and customers.

A deeper insight into the role…

• Developing digital and/or analog electronic circuits for a wide variety of products within customer projects.
• Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration with both internal and external colleagues.
• Participating in requirements analysis, conceptualization, and effort estimation.
• Taking on technical responsibility to ensure successful implementation of assigned work packages.
• Providing support in sales, optimizing internal processes, and selecting appropriate tools.

You are able to bring…

• Possess a university degree in electrical engineering or equivalent training.
• Have more than 5 years of experience as an electronics developer with a track record of successful interdisciplinary product development projects.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of digital and analog circuit technology.
• Exhibit practical experience in PCB layout, preferably using Altium Designer.
• Show expertise in EMC-compliant circuit, layout, and shielding design.
• Employ a methodical approach and have practical experience with requirements engineering (e.g., in the V-model) and risk management methodologies (e.g., FMEA).
• Apply analytical, structured, efficient, and independent work practices, with a focus on delivering results.
• Display a high level of customer orientation, with flexibility for both in-house and on-site customer work.
• Collaborate proactively with team members in the areas of firmware and mechanics.
• Be fluent in spoken and written German, with proficient language skills in English.

Bonus round...

Additional qualifications and experience that would be advantageous include:

• Experience in developing medical devices in accordance with IEC 60601-1.
• In-depth expertise in RF, motor control, batteries, sensors, and actuators.
• Practical experience with low-level software/firmware development (e.g., VHDL, ASM, C, C++, LabVIEW).
• Knowledge of circuit stress analysis and reliability testing

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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