Senior Electronic Engineer m/f/d, Zürich

Project overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

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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

• 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

Project details

• Start: 2026-11-15
• Location: Zürich, CH
• Languages: English