Key Facts

Remote From:

Part time

77 - 77K yearly

English, German

Hard Skills

Digital Prototyping Systems Integration Firmware Development Modular Design Systems Architecture Industrial Design Firmware Development Product Launch Readiness Industrial Design Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation Electrical Engineering Sensory Analysis Supply Chain Cross-Functional Collaboration Cross-Functional Collaboration

Other Skills

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Entrepreneurship

Roles & Responsibilities

Master’s or PhD degree from ETH Zurich (D-ITET, D-HEST, or D-MAVT)
Strong background in electrical engineering, sensory systems, biomedical optics, or related fields
Hands-on experience with PCB development, embedded firmware, and systems integration
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to bridge science, prototypes, and industrial design

Requirements:

Design a modular PCB and firmware backbone adaptable across diverse applications, starting with a circadian-entrainment lamp
Act as the technical architect of a hardware venture, driving the development of a scalable ecosystem of home-health products
Conduct rapid hardware iterations and hands-on prototyping to advance concepts toward production readiness
Lead the transition into scalable manufacturing in close collaboration with international partners

Job description

As Lead R&D Engineer, you will serve as the technical architect of a hardware venture, driving the development of a scalable ecosystem of home-health products. You will design a modular PCB and firmware backbone adaptable across diverse applications, with an initial focus on a circadian-entrainment lamp. Through rapid hardware iterations and hands-on prototyping, you will advance concepts toward production readiness and lead their transition into scalable manufacturing in close collaboration with international partners.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD degree from ETH Zurich (D-ITET, D-HEST, or D-MAVT).
Strong background in electrical engineering, sensory systems, biomedical optics, or related fields.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to bridge science, prototypes, and industrial design.
Hands-on experience with PCB development, embedded firmware, and systems integration is highly valued.
Fluent in English; German is a plus.