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>Tasks</h2><p>For the next expansion step, 3Brain is looking for a full-time Hardware electronics engineer to reinforce our R&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><p>Designing high-speed embedded systems and architectures for products based on high-resolution microelectrode arrays</p></li><li><p>Designing low-level current/voltage instrumentation tools to operate Micro-electrode Arrays (MEA)</p></li><li><p>Design and implement hardware systems and sub-systems (PCBs), including high-speed ADCs, microcontrollers and FPGA-SoMs, power supplies, etc.</p></li><li><p>Bringing-up, testing, measuring, characterization and validation of electronic systems</p></li><li><p>Design and development of production test tools</p></li><li><p>Make, assemble, debug and test demonstrators and prototype devices</p></li><li><p>Documentation (engineering, production, QA, etc.)</p></li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Independence and ability to communicate and work effectively with other team members in a multicultural and international environment</p></li><li><p>BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering</p></li><li><p>Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in HW Design</p></li><li><p>Design of analog electronics and high-speed digital systems (Simulation, Schematics, HDI Layout)</p></li><li><p>Detailed understanding of PCB-manufacturing</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of EMC compliance and mechanical integration</p></li><li><p>Practical and industrial hands-on experience (e.g. prototype soldering, setting up test-benches, transfer and scale-up to mass production, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Prototyping and testing (i.e. for bring-up, debugging and production)</p></li><li><p>Background in basic signal processing (i.e. sampling, filtering, aliasing, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Fluency in English</p></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Knowledge of Python</p></li><li><p>Microprocessor programming</p></li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li><p>A dynamic and stimulating work environment driven by a desire to build transformational technologies to help others.</p></li><li><p>A young, fast-growing company with plenty of opportunities for p