Electronics Engineer

3Brain seeks a Mid-level Electronics Engineer in Freienbach, CH, to design high-speed embedded systems and instrumentation for biomedical microchip interfaces.

The company is a Swiss deep tech firm developing semiconductor microchips that connect biological networks to computers. This role supports the R&D team by creating hardware that enables life scientists to study intelligent networks and accelerate biomedical research for patient benefit.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded systems for high-speed data acquisition devices.
• Handle system engineering tasks including schematic design, layout, testing, and verification.
• Manage the product life cycle, focusing on automation, production testing, and optimization.
• Architect high-speed embedded systems for products utilizing high-resolution microelectrode arrays.
• Create low-level current and voltage instrumentation tools for Micro-electrode Arrays (MEA).
• Design hardware sub-systems such as PCBs, high-speed ADCs, microcontrollers, FPGA-SoMs, and power supplies.
• Perform bring-up, testing, measurement, characterization, and validation of electronic systems.
• Develop production test tools.
• Assemble, debug, and test demonstrators and prototype devices.
• Prepare engineering, production, and QA documentation.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a multicultural, international team.
• BSc or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in hardware design.
• Experience designing analog electronics and high-speed digital systems, including simulation, schematics, and HDI layout.
• Strong understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of EMC compliance and mechanical integration.
• Hands-on industrial experience, such as prototype soldering, setting up test benches, and scaling to mass production.
• Proficiency in prototyping, testing, bring-up, debugging, and production validation.
• Background in basic signal processing concepts like sampling, filtering, and aliasing.
• Fluent command of English.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Python.
• Experience with microprocessor programming.

What the company offers

• A dynamic and stimulating work environment focused on building transformational technologies.
• Opportunities for personal growth and development within a young, fast-growing company.
• Challenging and adventurous projects in technical and economic domains.
• Workplace located in Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland, a lakeside village near Zurich.

About the company

3Brain is an ambitious, fast-growing Swiss deep tech company that pushes the boundaries of engineering to address life’s complexities. Its interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers collaborates to create cutting-edge products used in laboratories and pharmaceutical companies worldwide.

• Interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists and engineers.
• Ambitious and fast-paced growth culture.
• Focus on exploring new frontiers in technology.