Electronics Engineer

SPhotonix Inc; Neuenburg; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SPhotonix Inc in Switzerland is seeking an electronics engineer for hands-on design, build and repair of analog and digital electronics for femtosecond laser and optical writing systems.

You will join our R&D team to develop next-generation optical components and 5D memory crystals, collaborating with material processing and device fabrication teams while producing specifications and reports.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering and practical FPGA/PCB experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• +3 years experience in FPGA design, programming and designing electronic hardware including PCB layout.
• Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and scripting skills.
• Hands-on soldering of through-hole and basic SMD components.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing, inspecting, testing, and updating electronic systems, components, equipment, and software of the femtosecond material processing and optical device fabrication teams.
• Designing digital circuits, prototyping and programming FPGAs, including RTL simulations and timing analysis.
• Design analog and power circuits for deflectors, modulators, and other lab electronics.
• Design schematics and lay out PCBs, from simple prototypes to multi-layer boards.
• Solder, build, and debug prototype boards.
• Observing existing processes and making recommendations for improvement of the devices in the material processing and fabrication laboratories.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting, maintaining equipment, and integrating new technologies into the workflow.
• Writing specifications, instructions, reports.
• Evaluate failures and implement corrective actions on opto-electronic systems in the material processing and device fabrication laboratories.
• Interact with material processing and device fabrication teams providing information, coaching and technical assistance needed.
• Contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the company’s products roadmaps.

Skills

FPGA design

PCB layout

VHDL/Verilog

Scripting

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors or Master in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

SPhotonix is pioneering the future of data storage with revolutionary 5D Optical data storage systems. Our cutting-edge technology is set to redefine the industry, and we are expanding our state-of-the-art R&D laboratory in Switzerland to drive this innovation forward.

We are seeking technical specialists with deep expertise in electronics setup conception design, programming, operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in developing next-generation optical components and 5D memory crystals.

You will join our R&D team in Switzerland as an electronics engineer. This is a hands-on electronics engineering role. You will design, build, and repair the analog and digital electronics that drive our femtosecond laser and optical writing systems. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for innovation, looking to influence the future of material processing and data storage technology.

Job responsibilities

• Designing, inspecting, testing, and updating electronic systems, components, equipment, and software of the femtosecond material processing and optical device fabrication teams.
• Designing digital circuits, prototyping and programming FPGAs, including functional verifications, RTL simulations and timing analysis.
• Design analog and power circuits for deflectors, modulators, and other lab electronics.
• Design schematics and lay out PCBs, from simple prototypes to multi-layer boards.
• Solder, build, and debug prototype boards.
• Observing existing processes and making recommendations for improvement of the devices in the material processing and fabrication laboratories.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting, maintaining equipment, and integrating new technologies into the workflow.
• Writing specifications, instructions, reports.
• Evaluate failures and implement corrective actions on opto-electronic systems in the material processing and device fabrication laboratories.
• Interact with material processing and device fabrication teams providing information, coaching and technical assistance needed.
• Contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the company’s products roadmaps.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• +3 years experience in FPGA design, programming, and designing electronic hardware, including PCB layout.
• Proficiency in a hardware description language (VHDL, Verilog) and scripting skills.
• Hands-on soldering of through-hole and basic SMD components.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills.