Electronics Engineer – FPGA & Optical Systems (R&D)

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 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.