Hardware Engineer (all genders)

BRUSA Elektronik AG; Buchs (SG); On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BRUSA Elektronik AG in Buchs (St. Gallen) develops power electronics for electromobility and leads DFMEA, EMC, and system integration efforts. The role focuses on hardware development with analog/digital circuits and high-performance power converters, collaborating across teams and traveling ~10% as needed.

You will contribute to lab and field testing, analyze results, and drive corrective actions to meet global standards and project milestones.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable field.
• At least 5 years in hardware development or systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience with analog/digital electronics.
• Experience with power electronics and related drive circuits.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits per defined requirements.
• Design high-performance power electronic converters and related control circuits.
• Design of sensing circuits for current, voltage, temperature, and other signals.
• Perform internal/ external lab and field tests to debug prototypes before production release.
• Analyze test results, perform root cause analysis, and create corrective actions reports.
• Support EMC testing and ensure compliance with global standards.
• Assist system-level integration and validation with other departments.
• Contribute to DFMEA activities and mitigate technical risks.

Skills

Hardware development

Analog & digital electronics

Power electronics

System engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent working

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our passion for technical challenges drives us every day. With around 400 employees at our sites in Switzerland, Germany and China, we develop and produce the most innovative power electronics for electromobility. BRUSA Elektronik AG, headquartered in Buchs (Canton St. Gallen), has been a leading supplier of power electronics in the field of e-mobility since 1985. The "BICS" division focuses on the development of the next generations of inductive charging for automotive applications.

• Design and development of analog and digital electronic circuits according to defined requirement
• Design of high-performance power electronic converters as well as related control and drive circuits, such as magnetic components, gate drivers, and protection circuits
• Design of high-performance circuits for measuring current, voltage, temperature, and other innovative sensor signals
• Execution of laboratory and field tests in internal and external laboratories for debugging hardware prototypes prior to series production release
• Analysis of test results, root cause analysis of deviations or failures, preparation of clear and meaningful test reports, and implementation of appropriate corrective actions
• Execution and support of EMC testing and development of solutions to ensure compliance with global standards
• Support of system-level integration and validation, working closely with other departments
• Participation in DFMEA activities, identifying technical risks and defining suitable mitigation actions

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in hardware development or systems engineering, preferably in the automotive environment
• Strong hands-on experience in applied engineering and hardware development activities
• Proven ability to work independently and responsibly on complex technical topics, with a senior-level mindset and ownership
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective cooperation with cross-functional teams
• Strong commitment to deadlines, targets, and project milestones, combined with a structured, solution-oriented working style
• High level of self-motivation, reliability, and quality awareness
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 10%)