Senior Test Hardware Designer for GNSS Production

u-blox AG; Thalwil; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

25 days vacation

Sport activities and team events

Pension fund contributions

Job summary

u-blox AG in Thalwil, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Test Hardware Designer for its Production Test Systems and Test Hardware Team. You will design mechanical and electrical test solutions for GNSS module production and development testing, while collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.

The role emphasizes hardware validation, prototype assembly, and cost-effective production test systems, with a hybrid work model and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hardware design experience, preferably in test/RF
• Mechatronics or electrical engineering background with apprenticeship
• Hands-on assembly and hardware validation experience
• Experience with CAD/EDA tools (Altium/Cadence) and mechanical integration

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production test systems with contract manufacturers and internal teams
• Define test hardware requirements for new products (mechanical and electrical)
• Order prototype PCBs and mechanical parts; assist assembly when needed
• Validate and document test hardware; train Test SW/HW teams
• Focus on cost-optimized test solutions

Skills

Hardware design

Test & RF

Mechatronics

Interdisciplinary teamwork

English communication

Education

M.Sc. in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Previous apprenticeship in Mechatronics/Automation/Electronics

Tools

Altium

Cadence

SolidWorks

Job description

u-blox AG in Thalwil, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Test Hardware Designer for its Production Test Systems and Test Hardware Team. You will design mechanical and electrical test solutions for GNSS module production and development testing, while collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.

The role emphasizes hardware validation, prototype assembly, and cost-effective production test systems, with a hybrid work model and international collaboration.