IC System Integration & Testing Specialist (Analog/Digital)

1000scholars; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

ETH Zürich's IDEAS Lab seeks a Scientific Assistant to contribute to analog/digital circuit design, system integration, and testing of complex IC chips in Zurich. The role supports automated testing, lab measurement setups, and multi‑disciplinary collaboration within a world‑leading electronics research team.

The position offers a 1‑year fixed-term contract with 80‑100% workload, starting Aug 3, 2026, and involves hands-on experience with advanced ICs for next-generation communication and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Microelectronics, or a related field.
• Experience in analog, digital and mixed-signal IC design with familiarity with IC design tools and tapeout flows, including digital circuit synthesis.
• Experience in PCB design.
• Tapeout experience is a plus.
• IC testing experience using Keysight and R&S equipment is a plus.
• Experience working in fast-paced research environments.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine analog, digital, and mixed-signal support circuits for system-level ICs.
• Support top-level assembly of system-level ICs, including LVS, DRC, and density checks.
• Develop test PCBs, set up measurement environments, and support automated testing of complex IC chips.
• Lead the execution and analysis of system-level IC test campaigns under various conditions.
• Document and investigate test anomalies.
• Prepare formal test reports for internal reviews and project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve repeatability and testing efficiency.

Skills

Analog IC design

Digital IC design

Mixed-signal design

PCB design

Test automation

Measurement equipment

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics/Microelectronics

Tools

IC design tools

Tapeout flows

PCB design software

Keysight equipment

R&S equipment

Job description

ETH Zürich's IDEAS Lab seeks a Scientific Assistant to contribute to analog/digital circuit design, system integration, and testing of complex IC chips in Zurich. The role supports automated testing, lab measurement setups, and multi‑disciplinary collaboration within a world‑leading electronics research team.

The position offers a 1‑year fixed-term contract with 80‑100% workload, starting Aug 3, 2026, and involves hands-on experience with advanced ICs for next-generation communication and