Electronics Engineer, RIVR

Amazon Inc.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVR, part of Amazon, is a robotics team pioneering Physical AI and real-world deployment. As a Junior Electronics Engineer, you will design, develop, and test our robots' custom electronics, focusing on power and digital electronics, firmware, and communication protocols.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and embedded systems teams to ensure hardware reliability and mass production readiness, with opportunities to transition from prototypes to MVPs and full production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry or research experience.
• Experience in PCB design and firmware development.
• Proficient with Altium, Eagle, KiCad, and SPICE simulation.
• Experience using electronics instrumentation for debugging (oscilloscope, power analyzer).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or Robotics.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and troubleshoot custom electronic prototypes.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and embedded engineers to integrate components.
• Test to verify reliability, durability, and safety of robotic hardware.
• Create detailed documentation and testing protocols.
• Maintain guidelines and best practices for knowledge sharing.
• Participate in design reviews to improve standards.

Skills

PCB design

Firmware development

Control systems

Problem solving

Debugging hardware

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

Eagle

KiCad

SPICE

Oscilloscope

Power analyzer

Job description

RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics team pioneering Physical AI through real-world deployment and doorstep deliveries. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn by gathering rich operational data at scale.

As a Junior Electronics Engineer, you will spearhead the design, development, and testing of our robots' custom electronics. Your expertise will encompass power electronics (motor control, power distribution), digital electronics (PCBA design, microprocessor) firmware and communication protocols, ensuring that our robots not only meet specific application requirements but are also scalable and cost-effective for mass production. We value candidates with a proven track record of transitioning projects from prototyping and proof-of-concepts to MVPs, full products, and ultimately, mass production. If you are driven to innovate in robotic design, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of intelligent robotics.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and troubleshoot custom electronic prototypes, including PCB assemblies, wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators, and power systems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and embedded system engineers to seamlessly integrate hardware components with software systems.
• Perform rigorous testing and evaluations to verify the reliability, durability, and safety of robotic hardware.
• Create detailed documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions, and testing protocols.
• Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.
• Improve design standards and processes through active participation in design reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• - A minimum of 2 years of industry or research experience.
• - Experience in PCB design and firmware development.
• - Proficient in using PCB design software such as Altium, Eagle, and KiCad, along with simulation software like SPICE.
• - Skilled in utilizing electronics instrumentation for debugging (oscilloscope, power analyzer).
• - Knowledgeable in control systems and in common electronics components and communication protocols utilized in robotics or related fields.
• - Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.
• - Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering.
• - Familiarity with design for mass production.
• - Experience in the robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sector.
• - Experienced with control systems applicable to consumer drones, AMR, and electric bicycles.

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