Electronics Engineer

<p>3Brain is a Swiss deep tech company working on cell-electronic interfaces that link biological networks to computers via custom-made semiconductor microchips. Our mission is to empower life scientists to probe intelligent networks, accelerate biomedical discoveries for the benefit of patients, and create a future more exciting than the present. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering for life’s complexities. We are ambitious, fast-growing and love to explore. The company’s cutting-edge products are used in laboratories and pharma companies worldwide. 3Brain is headquartered in Switzerland nearby Zurich, has a Data Science and Discovery Unit in Genova, Italy, and an operational unit in the US.</p> <h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2> <p>For the next expansion step, 3Brain is looking for a full-time Hardware electronics engineer to reinforce our R&amp;D team. You will help develop embedded systems for high-speed data acquisition devices, including tasks such as system engineering, schematics design and layout, testing and verification. You will also contribute to the current device’s life-cycle management, including activities such as automation, production testing and optimization.</p> <p>In particular, your tasks involve:</p> <ul> <li>Designing high-speed embedded systems and architectures for products based on high-resolution microelectrode arrays</li> <li>Designing low-level current/voltage instrumentation tools to operate Micro-electrode Arrays (MEA)</li> <li>Design and implement hardware systems and sub-systems (PCBs), including high-speed ADCs, microcontrollers and FPGA-SoMs, power supplies, etc.</li> <li>Bringing-up, testing, measuring, characterization and validation of electronic systems</li> <li>Design and development of production test tools</li> <li>Make, assemble, debug and test demonstrators and prototype devices</li> <li>Documentation (engineering, production, QA, etc.)</li> </ul> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Independence and ability to communicate and work effectively with other team members in a multicultural and international environment</li> <li>BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in HW Design</li> <li>Design of analog electronics and high-speed digital systems (Simulation, Schematics, HDI Layout)</li> <li>Detailed understanding of PCB-manufacturing</li> <li>Good understanding of EMC compliance and mechanical integration</li> <li>Practical and industrial hands-on experience (e.g. prototype soldering, setting up test-benches, transfer and scale-up to mass production, etc.)</li> <li>Prototyping and testing (i.e. for bring-up, debugging and production)</li> <li>Background in basic signal processing (i.e. sampling, filtering, aliasing, etc.)</li> <li>Fluency in English</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Python</li> <li>Microprocessor programming</li> </ul> <h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>A dynamic and stimulating work environment driven by a desire to build transformational technologies to help others.</li> <li>A young, fast-growing company with plenty of opportunities for personal growth and development.</li> <li>Great challenges and adventures in both technical and economical fields.</li> <li>Working place: <strong>Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland</strong>. It is a lakeside village just outside of Zurich, the country’s main cultural, financial and business center.</li> </ul>