Embedded Motion Control Engineer (R&D)

Etel; Môtiers NE; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ETEL is a leading Swiss high‑tech company specializing in high‑performance motion control and mechatronic systems. We seek a rigorous engineer to design, develop and maintain embedded software for our motion controllers and precision positioning systems.

You will develop advanced motion control algorithms, implement real-time software on SoCs and DSPs, and model, simulate and deploy strategies using MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics or related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing software, algorithms or control systems for mechatronic applications.
• Strong background in motion control, control theory and mechatronic systems; knowledge of metrology and optics is an asset.
• Proven expertise in C/C++ development on SoCs and DSPs, including real-time applications (bare-metal and RTOS).
• Experience with modelling, simulation and model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development practices.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and associated tools (e.g., Atlassian suite) is an advantage.
• FPGA development (VHDL) is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software for ETEL’s motion controllers and positioning systems.
• Develop advanced motion control algorithms, including servo control, trajectory generation and system optimization.
• Implement real-time software on SoCs and DSPs in bare-metal and RTOS environments.
• Model, simulate and validate control strategies using MATLAB/Simulink and deploy to embedded targets.
• Optimize system performance, stability and robustness in demanding precision motion applications.
• Contribute to software architecture with focus on scalability, modularity and maintainability.
• Drive product development from concept and prototyping through validation, release and long-term support.
• Define test strategies, perform qualification activities and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

SoCs/DSPs

MATLAB/Simulink

Model-based design

Git

Embedded software

Control theory

Mechatronics

English

French

Education

Master’s degree in Control Eng

PhD in Mechatronics

Tools

Git

MATLAB/Simulink

VHDL

Atlassian suite

Job description

ETEL is a leading Swiss high‑tech company specializing in high‑performance motion control and mechatronic systems. We seek a rigorous engineer to design, develop and maintain embedded software for our motion controllers and precision positioning systems.

You will develop advanced motion control algorithms, implement real-time software on SoCs and DSPs, and model, simulate and deploy strategies using MATLAB/Simulink.