Hardware Validation / Bring-Up Engineer (M/F)

Fortil; Genf; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortil in Switzerland seeks a Hardware Validation/Bring-Up Engineer to join an international engineering team working on advanced electronic products in demanding environments. You will validate, debug, and bring-up PCBA-level and product-level hardware, document results, and support design teams during issue analysis.

The role requires 5–10 years of hardware testing experience, degree in Electronics or related field, and fluency in English with French a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware validation, hardware testing or electronic board bring-up.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.
• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience with PCBA testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to write clear test documentation and validation reports.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hardware validation, qualification and verification activities.
• Perform board bring-up, debugging and troubleshooting of electronic boards.
• Execute test plans and document test results.
• Support design teams during issue analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to PCBA-level and product-level validation.
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators and analyzers.
• Support EMC, ESD, thermal or vibration testing when required.
• Contribute to design reviews, DFM/DFA activities and technical documentation.
• Support industrialization, production readiness and supplier feedback activities.
• Work in a structured engineering environment with strong quality and process expectations.

Skills

Hardware testing

Bring-up debugging

Schematic reading

Laboratory instrumentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Embedded Systems

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Zuken

Expedition

CAN

Ethernet

USB

SPI

I2C

UART

Job description

Hardware Validation / Bring-Up Engineer

An international engineering and technology consulting group, Fortil is based on an independent model and brings together more than 2,500 employees. With 30 offices in 14 countries, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom and the development of individual potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of the development of our activities in the canton of Vaud, we are looking for a Hardware Validation / Bring-Up Engineer (M/F).

You will join an engineering team working on advanced electronic products operating in demanding and highly structured environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hardware validation, qualification and verification activities.




• Perform board bring-up, debugging and troubleshooting of electronic boards.




• Execute test plans and document test results.




• Support design teams during issue analysis and corrective actions.




• Contribute to PCBA-level and product-level validation.




• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators and analyzers.




• Support EMC, ESD, thermal or vibration testing when required.




• Contribute to design reviews, DFM/DFA activities and technical documentation.




• Support industrialization, production readiness and supplier feedback activities.




• Work in a structured engineering environment with strong quality and process expectations.

YOUR PROFILE

You hold a degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related field.

You have 5 to 10 years of experience in hardware testing, validation, qualification, bring-up or electronic board debugging. Experience in automotive, airborne, aerospace, industrial or regulated environments is highly appreciated.

Requirements

• Experience in hardware validation, hardware testing or electronic board bring-up.




• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.




• Hands-on laboratory experience.




• Experience with PCBA testing and troubleshooting.




• Ability to write clear test documentation and validation reports.




• Good communication and problem-solving skills.




• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, airborne or regulated environments.




• Experience with EMC, ESD, thermal or vibration testing.




• Exposure to DFM / DFA / DFT methodologies.




• Experience with tools such as Altium, KiCAD, Zuken, Expedition or equivalent.




• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C or UART.




• Previous exposure to industrialization or production support.

Languages

• Fluent English is mandatory.




• French is a plus.

WHY JOIN US

At Fortil, we implement concrete levers to support your growth and ensure a stimulating work environment:

• Continuous support for skill development.




• An ecosystem that encourages stepping out of your comfort zone.




• The opportunity to become a shareholder.




• Engagement in social and community projects.




• A dedicated parental support policy.

Fortil is committed to equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin, or sexual orientation.